by Rachelle de Bretagne

Created on: May 13, 2007   Last Updated: March 06, 2012

There are of course many reasons why some human beings don't live as long as others which one can do very little about, though there are also those where human thought and practice can help dictate the longevity of a human being.

Splitting the factors into those over which humans have no control, and those that they do, it is clear that longevity is not always something that can be controlled, though if human beings are able to put their very best into their lifestyle, diet, and exercise plan, great differences can be made in the length of time lived.

HEALTH FACTORS.

Hereditary Illness is something that one should be aware of, because knowing the risk factors can make life more sustainable, and if there are hereditary problems within the family, do take advice early, watch for the tell tale signs, because half of the problem here is that illnesses are not diagnosed early enough for the treatment that might make them less life threatening. By early diagnostics, the person is able to seek advice on what might help hold back the illness and the earlier in the stages of illness that something is done in the way of prevention, the longer the potential for that life.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH

Nothing can be done to stop accidents from happening totally, although there is a human factor that can be encouraged. Safe driving, prudent traveling, and being aware of those around you can save lives, and thus make them longer. Drink driving contributes to thousands of deaths a year, and by laying guidelines for yourself that make risk taking minimal, you may actually be increasing the lifespan of another human being.

LIFE STAGES

Childhood.

During childhood, most people get sufficient exercise, although the new epidemic of obesity in children is cutting down the possible lifespan by working the heart too hard too fast. By allowing children to become obese, you are also contributing to life threatening illness that could be avoided by wise parenting habits. Of course there will be children that are obese through health problems, though those that are obese because of eating habits and lack of exercise could extend their lives by change, and at this stage of the game, it is the parent's responsibility to ensure that their kids have healthy eating habits, and take sufficient exercise.

Teens

What determines the mortality rate at this age is diverse. Again, diet is a huge factor, though so is self indulgence in drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, all of which shorten the lifespan. Although the

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