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What Is The Life Expectancy Of A 40 Year Old Woman Who Is A Smoking Addict?
if a test has shown hemoglobin levels at 2.5 (I apologize for not knowing the unit) in a mid 40s woman who has been a heavy smoker her whole life with little chance at recovery, what are some general timeframes to follow as far as how long she will live?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hi,
No one can predict how long a person will live. Moreover, the haemoglobin level that you have mentioned is extremely low and appears unlikely to be due to smoking. Most probably there is some internal pathology responsible for the low haemoglobin and will require careful assessment. As far as quitting smoking is concerned, every one can do it once they make up their mind. It may be difficult but is not impossible.
Best wishes.
No one can predict how long a person will live. Moreover, the haemoglobin level that you have mentioned is extremely low and appears unlikely to be due to smoking. Most probably there is some internal pathology responsible for the low haemoglobin and will require careful assessment. As far as quitting smoking is concerned, every one can do it once they make up their mind. It may be difficult but is not impossible.
Best wishes.
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