Lifestyle main factor in determining longevity, Americans say - CBS News poll
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Lifestyle tops the list as the most important factor when determining how long a person will live, according to a recent CBS News poll. A person's lifestyle comes out far ahead of a person's genes (19%), their emotional well-being (16%) and economic status (13%). Fewer Americans (4%) think that where a person lives is the determining factor in a person's longevity.
Lifestyle is the top choice across demographic groups, including age, gender and education. Although those over age 45 are a bit more likely than those who are younger to say a person's genes are the most important factor in determining how long a person will live.
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