How long a given person is expected to live; useful for insurance premium calculations. Average life expectancy can also be calculated for categories of people, such as all females, or all citizens of a certain country. To calculate average life expectancy, a wide variety of characteristics can be looked at, including gender, country of residence, family medical history, and many lifestyle habits including smoking, drinking, eating, exercise, and sleep patterns.

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