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Can you tell me the life expectancy of an individual with degenerative cervical and lumbar disc disease?
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Probably normal: Disk degeneration by itself does not affect lifespan. Your longevity is more affected by other factors (genetics, blood pressure, heart-lung-other internal organ function, exercise, tobacco-alcohol-drug use).
Answered 4/29/2017
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There is no bearing: On life expectancy and the presence or absence of degenerative disc disease.
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