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How long does it take someone who hasn't had any liquids to go into unconsciousness?

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3 DAYS: The human can survive about 3 days without water, and at end of period will likely suffer cardiovascular collapse and death in most cases. Loss of consciousness would accompany this deterioration.

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Answered 5/28/2015

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