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How long can a person survive without food ? just drinking water
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Depends on : Your initial body weight and fat reserves so it varies person to person. Not a nice way to die as the body will digest itself for needed nutrients once the fat reserves are gone. If i was to guess and average i would say 60-90 days.
Answered 10/9/2012
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