Estimated Loss of Life Expectancy As a Result of Certain Health Risks
| Health risk | Estimated life expectancy loss (average) |
|---|---|
| Smoking 20 cigarettes per day | 6 y |
| Overweight by 15% | 2 y |
| Alcohol consumption (U.S. average) | 1 y |
| All accidents | 1 y |
| Home accidents | 74 d |
| Medical radiation | 7 d |
| Occupational exposure | |
| 0.3 cSv/y from 18 to 65 y of age | 15 d |
| 1.0 cSv/y from 18 to 65 y of age | 51 d |
Data adapted and used with permission of Cohen (14).