Your calculated health span is 81.7 years. Below, please find the
reasoning behind the questions, which you answered that made your
score less than it should be:
Healthspan Calculator: Feedback and Reasoning
A: PERSONAL
1. What is your gender:
As a guy, you have your work cut out for you. Women have about a
ten-year advantage over men. To catch up, you need to be
extra-diligent about healthy habits.
Facts: Women have a head start in the longevity marathon. Many
scientists speculate that estrogen plays a role. After menopause
(average age 51 years), this advantage seems to diminish. Another
theory holds that chronic iron deficiency (due to menstruation) gives
a woman her advantage. Iron is critical to our cells' ability to
produce age-accelerating free radicals that also predispose to heart
disease, stroke and cancer.
3. What is your marital status:
New England Centenarian Study data suggests that in the case of men,
being married provides a survival advantage.
Facts: Interestingly, New England Centenarian Study data suggests that
marriage or having a partner in your life has different effects upon
your life expectancy depending upon whether you are a man or woman. An
unusual proportion of the female centenarians never married (about
15%). Perhaps personality features that lead to perseverance,
independence, and assertiveness provide a survival advantage. Such
women may also be particularly good at managing stress. On the other
hand, nearly 100% of the male centenarians are married or were only
recently widowed.
4. Close distance to family members:
Excellent, having family or friends who are like family to you can be
an important feature of your ability to manage stress well and is
probably a life expectancy extender.
Facts: Extended family cohesiveness and frequent contact is a notable
feature of centenarian families. Researchers have noted that people
who do not belong to cohesive families have fewer coping resources and
increased levels of social and psychological stress. Psychological
stress is associated with heart disease, various cancers and increased
mortality risk.
5 (a and b). Stress Level/ Coping with stress
Keep up the good work. Doing your best to better manage your stress
will positively impact many different aspects of your emotional and
physical health. Consider numerous options in better managing your
stress. Take a deep breath next time you are stressed and step back
for a moment knowing that shedding the stress will be a much better
immediate way of dealing with the matter and in the long term it will
help you delay or even avoid illnesses such as heart disease, stroke,
cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Try to learn methods (Tai Chi,
breathing techniques, meditation) or activities (physical exercise,
prayer) that help with shedding stress instead of internalizing it.
Facts: Centenarians shed emotional stress exceptionally well. Their
stress-shedding personalities and the familial support, which they
receive and contribute to are important stress-reducing mechanisms.
Refer to the Mind Body Institute for more information
[http://www.mbmi.org/default.asp]
6b. Sleep
Not getting enough sleep or experiencing ineffective sleep is common.
There are many causes of sleep-related disorders and of not getting
enough effective sleep.
Facts: Not getting enough sleep or experiencing ineffective sleep is
common. There are many causes of sleep-related disorders and not
getting enough effective sleep. There are also numerous good
approaches and treatments to reverse these problems. Unfortunately,
there are ineffective and even harmful ways of attempting to cure
sleep problems. Two helpful sites are the Stanford University Center
for the Center of Excellence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep
Disorders [http://www.med.stanford.edu/school/psychiatry/coe/] and
sleepnet.com [http://www.sleepnet.com/].
B. Lifestyle Habits/ Environment
1. Air quality
The good news is that cities are cleaner now than they were even ten
years ago. The bad news is that you are still exposed to air
pollution. If you are experiencing new respiratory symptoms and you
don't smoke, consider air pollution as a potential cause and discuss
this with your physician or a specialist. Don't go out exerting
yourself when smog alerts are in effect.
Facts: Numerous air pollutants are potent causes of cancer and contain
oxidants, which accelerate aging.
2. Seatbelt usage
You obviously know the statistics about survival from a car crash with
a seatbelt versus without one. Continue to be diligent in wearing your
seatbelt.
Facts: Wearing a seatbelt, even in the presence of an airbag,
dramatically increases your chances of minimizing injury or surviving
a serious car accident.
3. Coffee
Whatever your reason for not drinking coffee, it definitely has you on
the right track. Don't start because it is much harder to stop the
habit once you pick it up.
Facts: Excessive coffee can be a sign of increased stress. Stress can
lead to a hormonal imbalance, which can physically stress and age
numerous organs. In addition, coffee predisposes the stomach to
chronic inflammation of the stomach and ulcers. Such chronic
inflammation leads to the release of substances that raise the risk of
heart disease. Tea, and especially green tea, on the other hand, has
been noted for its significant antioxidant content, and tea drinkers
in general appear to be healthier.
4. Tea
Try to give tea a chance. You may find that it grows on you. Regular
tea consumption is a healthy habit that may actually be life
extending. The antioxidants in tea may decrease your risk of heart
disease and cancer.
Facts: Tea contains a powerful class of antioxidants known as
polyphenols. It is controversial whether green tea has more
bioavailable polyphenols than black tea. Either way however, you can't
go wrong.
5b. Smoking/ Tobacco exposure
Facts: Cigarette smoke contains toxins, which directly damage DNA and
subsequently cause cancer. Cigarettes are the biggest direct source of
nitroamines humans are exposed to. These substances along with other
constituents of cigarette smoke are potent oxidants and carcinogens
that lead to accelerated aging, and diseases associated with aging.
Each day, nearly 5,000 adolescents (aged 11-17) smoke their first
cigarette. Almost two million teens annually, and approximately
one-third of those that become smokers will eventually die of
smoking-related illnesses. Helpful internet sites: Quitnet
[http://www.quitnet.org/qn_main.jtml] and the American Lung
Association [http://www.lungusa.org/]
5c. Second hand smoke
Avoiding second hand smoke is a very important habit. Because second
hand smoke is even more toxic than the filtered smoke that smokers
inhale, it takes less of a "dose" or exposure to be toxic to your
lungs and your body in general. Thus, keep avoiding the secondhand
smoke as you have been doing.
Facts: Second hand smoke is more toxic than what the smoker gets
because it is unfiltered. Such exposure is clearly a substantial cause
of cancer, heart disease, asthma and other lung diseases.
6. Alcohol consumption per week/day
There is significant evidence indicating that mild to moderate alcohol
consumption can be good for you. Some people cannot tolerate even a
small amount of alcohol for medical reasons or because it makes them
sleepy, for example. However, if you like the idea of a glass of wine
or beer with dinner, know that it may be good for you as well.
Facts: Excessive alcohol is a toxin, which damages the liver and the
mitochondria within most cells of the body. This leads to acceleration
of aging and increased susceptibility to many diseases associated with
aging. Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with decreased
heart disease risk. This may be one explanation for the "French
paradox", in which the French are known for their love of high
saturated fat foods, and yet their heart disease risks may be lower
(except in the case of those who smoke cigarettes), perhaps because of
the higher consumption of wine in that country. Refer to Alcoholics
Anonymous [http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/].
7. Aspirin
Perhaps you cannot tolerate an aspirin a day because it hurts your
stomach or you have a propensity for bleeding. On the other hand, if
you really don't have a reason to not take an aspirin a day, consider
taking one daily.
Facts: 81 mg of Aspirin per day has been noted to significantly
decrease heart disease risk. This benefit may be due to the anti-blood
clotting effects of aspirin. Chronic inflammation may also play a role
in heart disease (see 11, below) and therefore, aspirin's effect on
inflammation may also be helpful. For more information go to: American
Heart Association's findings [http://www.americanheart.org/]
8. Sun exposure & Sunscreen
You are doing a poor job of protecting yourself from the sun and,
therefore, from accelerated aging of your skin as well as from deadly
skin cancers such as melanoma. But you could do better. The payoff
could be big! Especially when you are not as diligent as you should be
in protecting your skin, you should have a regular skin (dermatology)
check up and perform a monthly self-examination of your skin.
Facts: The association between sun exposure and accelerated skin aging
is clear. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight directly damages DNA. More
sun means more wrinkles sooner. It also means a higher risk of deadly
skin cancer. Excessive sun exposure may also have toxic consequences
for the body in general. For guidance on a self-exam, see
skincheck.com [http://skincheck.com/]
9. Sexuality & Drugs
Be careful! Assumptions about the infectious status of your partner or
that needle might end up being the worst assumption of your life. It
is much wiser to be safe and not sorry.
Facts: Viruses such as HIV and others, which are transmitted by risky
behavior, not only cause AIDS but also various cancers including
lymphoma. These viruses change DNA and probably also, as a result,
influence aging as well. For more information, go to: Centers for
Disease Control and Advocates for Youth and Prevention Online
10. Flossing
You need to floss your teeth. There are benefits that go far beyond
better breath, but don't underestimate the benefits of good breath!
Diligent and regular flossing means keeping your teeth and very
possibly reducing your risk of heart attack.
Facts: Recent scientific evidence reveals that chronic gum disease
leads to the release of inflammatory, toxic substances and certain
bacteria into the blood stream which potentiate plaque formation in
arteries and ultimately lead to heart disease. This process probably
also increases the risk of stroke and accelerated aging. For more
information, go to: American Dental Association's findings
[http://www.ada.org/].
C. Nutrition & Exercise
1. Preserved meats & fast food
You go to the fast food restaurants way too much. Please consider what
a weekly intake of this unhealthy diet will do to you over the course
of a year. Fast food, generally fried foods and hamburgers, are high
in calories and saturated fats. These will make you gain weight and
they increase your risk for heart disease, stroke and perhaps cancer.
Another potential risk factor for cancer is preserved meats. Do
whatever you can to make your diet more healthy.
Facts: Fast food, generally fried foods and hamburgers, are high in
calories and saturated fats. These will make you gain weight and they
increase your risk for heart disease, stroke and perhaps cancer. Some
studies suggest that 90% of all human cancers are environmentally
induced, 30-40% of these by diet. Preserved and cured meats (bacon,
sausage, lunch meats, etc.) are the largest source of nitrites in our
diet. Nitrites lead to the formation in our bodies of nitrosamines,
which are important environmental oxidants and probable carcinogens.
For instance, there is a suggestive association between nitrosamines
and stomach cancer.
2. Fish, poultry, Meat preparation
The very high heat that can be present when barbecuing or grilling
food can alter the protein present in meat, poultry and fish to
produce carcinogens. One way to avoid this is to use aluminum foil on
the grill.
Facts: Broiling (high heat) can change proteins and amino acids into
substances called heterocyclic amines, which are potent mutagens or
substances, which can alter your DNA.
3. Calcium Intake
Most adult men and women fall short of optimal recommended calcium
intake. The bones of the human skeleton contain 99.5% of the total
calcium in the body. Thus if your body needs calcium for purposes
other than making bone, and there is not enough calcium in your diet,
then the body will take the calcium away from your bones, thus making
them weaker. Insuring that you have enough calcium and vitamin D
(which facilitates the body's ability to use calcium) in your diet
will help prevent this.
Facts: Adequate calcium intake in later life can slow the bone loss
associated with aging. In addition to dairy products,
calcium-fortified juices, breads and cereals are also excellent
sources, as are calcium supplements like TUMS and over the counter
calcium supplements. Vitamin D is necessary for the body to absorb the
calcium we get in our diets. Milk is fortified with vitamin D and our
bodies also make it when our skin is exposed to 15 to 20 minutes a day
of sunlight. People who rarely go outside are prone to vitamin D
deficiency. Large quantities of salty foods and meat can significantly
increase the amount of calcium lost in the urine. Adequate calcium
intake may not prevent the accelerated bone loss in women during and
for several years after menopause, caused by estrogen deficiency. Some
foods high in calcium also contain oxalic acid, which interferes with
calcium absorption. Spinach is such a food.
4b. Snacks
Good job
some of the snacks you are eating are at least healthy. Be
careful that you don't eat too much though, leading to weight gain. Be
mindful of the number of calories in the foods you eat and try to not
go above a healthy number of calories per day.
Watch out! Snacks are a common cause of excess calories that lead to
being overweight or even obese. Add on top of that the poor
nutritional value of the snacks that you are eating and you could
really be doing yourself some harm. Do your best to change this habit.
At least change the type of snacks you eat. Try fruit, vegetables like
carrot sticks, popcorn, healthy fruit drinks etc. Even with some of
these healthy foods, such as fruits and fruit drinks, you can take in
significant calories so be aware of not only what you are eating but
how much.
Facts: Nutrition experts vary on the benefits of snacking. Some say
that 6 small meals a day is better than three big meals. Others
indicate the opposite. You should choose a dietary habit that works
best for you with the goal of not being overweight. Certainly if you
do snack, be sure they are healthy snacks. Most sweets have little if
any nutritional value and in the end, because they are so calorie rich
from fats, they will certainly predispose you to being overweight or
even heavier. Switch from those unhealthy snacks to healthy ones.
Then, consider if the snacks are helping you maintain a lean body mass
or not.
5. Meat
Good for you. A diet that minimizes meat is healthier. Less meat in
the diet is conducive to less heart disease and risk for heart attack
and stroke. Furthermore, there are nutritional sources of antioxidants
in foods that replace meat in a person's diet especially the
polyphenols present in certain vegetables and fruits and the omega-3
fatty acids in fish that help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL
cholesterol.
Facts: When weighing meat against vegetables and fish or skinless
poultry, meat definitely loses out when it comes to your health. The
American Heart Association recommends a diet that minimizes meat in
the diet and emphasizes these alternatives. Vegetarian dishes, in
addition to being an alterative to meat, also have antioxidants that
protect the heart and brain. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which
help a person raise their good cholesterol (HDL) and lower their bad
cholesterol (LDL) thus decreasing their risk for heart attack and
stroke.
6. Desserts
Avoid those checkout lines at the grocery store that sell candy bars!
You are eating too many sweets and/or candy bars. By staying away from
these foods that have little in the way of nutritional value and yet
significantly increase propensity for obesity and therefore heart
attack, stroke, cancer and diabetes, anyone will make great gains in
their life expectancy and the proportion of their lives spent in good
health.
Facts: Most desserts and certainly candy bars are high in saturated
fats and calories. Both are terrible for you predisposing for weight
gain, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. By helping you become obese,
they increase your risk of various cancers.
7. Carbohydrate consumption
Facts: Not only is the number of calories you eat important, but the
type of calories are important as well. Grains, pastas, fruits, and
starchy vegetables like potatoes are the most common carbohydrate
foods. Simple carbohydrates like white bread, potatoes (especially
French fries), pasta, white rice and sugar as well, cause the body to
produce insulin in response to elevated levels of glucose in the
blood. The insulin in turn induces the storage, instead of burning, of
fat. Other foods like fats, protein, and more complex carbohydrates
like whole grain foods and fiber are less prone to turn on the
production of insulin.
The glycemic index of food is a ranking of foods based on their
immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels and thus the
production of insulin. Carbohydrate foods that break down quickly
during digestion have the highest glycemic indexes causing blood sugar
and insulin to rise fast and high. Carbohydrates that break down
slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low
glycemic indexes. The lower the glycemic index, the less likely that
food is going to contribute to the production of fat. There are
numerous books and websites that provide the glycemic indices for
foods and drinks. However the general food groups noted above are a
good start in your education.
9. Calorie consumption
Good for you! You are doing better or at least aiming for a goal
better than more than 60% of the country who are at least overweight.
Being overweight is a significant risk factor for many age-related
diseases as well as various cancers. Keep up the good work. Stay lean!
Facts: Obesity is associated with inefficient energy production and an
increased production of oxygen radicals within cells, therefore
leading to increased risk of various cancers, heart disease and
accelerated aging. It may also lead to diabetes. For more information,
go to: ShapeUp America! and NIH: Nutrition and Obesity
11. Exercise and physical activity
Not even one day of exercise? You may have a good reason, but is it
better than the reasons for why exercise would benefit you? Beginning
an exercise routine and sticking to it can be as hard as changing your
diet, stopping smoking etc. etc. But once you start the habit (or as
in the case of smoking, stopping it), it becomes easier and easier.
Facts: Exercise leads to more efficient energy production by your
cells and less oxygen radical formation (which speeds up aging and
increases your risk for heart disease, stroke and cancer). Muscle is a
tremendously efficient burner of fat and maintaining muscle mass has
many benefits. Therefore, strength training is important. Depending
upon how much one weighs, we generally lose a third of a pound of
muscle every year after age 30, which is replaced by fat. Muscle loss
can be completely reversed no matter what your age, by regular
strengthening exercises.
D. Medical Check-up
1. Bowel movement
Having a bowel movement at least once every two days may be at least
associated with decreased risk of colon cancer.
Facts: Keeping gut transit time under 20 hours seems to decrease the
incidence of colon cancer, probably by decreasing the contact time
between the gut lining and cancer-potentiating substances in the diet.
These substances influence DNA damage and repair and therefore
probably also influence the rate of aging as well. Epidemiological
studies in humans and animal studies suggest that increasing dietary
fiber will reduce the risk of certain cancers perhaps by increasing
the frequency of bowel movements. On the other hand, recent reports
indicate that the association may not be as clear as once believed. In
addition to increased transit time and therefore less contact between
carcinogens and the bowel wall, perhaps other factors that increase
transit time such as regular exercise might be the real reason for
decreased cancer risk.
2. Male: Self- examinations for cancer
Self-examination is critical in detecting this cancer before it is too
late. What's the big deal to check yourself while you are in the
shower? In about 90% of cases, men have a painless or an uncomfortable
lump on a testicle, or they may notice testicular enlargement or
swelling. Men with testicular cancer often report a sensation of
heaviness or aching in the lower abdomen or scrotum.
Facts: Most testicular cancers occur between the ages of 15 and 40.
But, this cancer can affect males of any age, including infants and
elderly men. Self-examination is critical in detecting this cancer
before it is too late. In about 90% of cases, men have a painless or
an uncomfortable lump on a testicle, or they may notice testicular
enlargement or swelling. Men with testicular cancer often report a
sensation of heaviness or aching in the lower abdomen or scrotum. For
more information, go to the American Cancer Society's Testicular
Cancer resource Center: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/lrn/lrn_0.asp
3. Cholesterol & Triglyceride level
HDL
Good job on knowing what your level is! And, congratulations on having
a level that places you at lower risk for developing atherosclerosis
or plaque in the arteries. However, there are other risk factors as
well.
Facts: HDL cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because a
high level of HDL cholesterol appears to protect against heart attack.
Medical experts think that HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from
the arteries and back to the liver, where it is processed, dumped in
the intestine and then passed from the body. Some experts believe that
excess cholesterol is removed from atherosclerotic plaque by HDL, thus
slowing the build-up. However, low HDL cholesterol levels (lower than
35 mg/dL) may result in a greater risk for heart disease and stroke.
For more information about cholesterol, other risk factors and
treatment, go to the American Heart Association's website at:
http://www.americanheart.org/
LDL
Good job on knowing what your level is! That is an important first
step. But then you might also know that people with a LDL level 135 or
higher are at increased risk of developing plaque in the blood vessels
that lead to the heart and brain, thus making them at higher risk of
developing heart attack or stroke. There are a number of steps that
you can take to lower your LDL level, including diet, exercise, not
smoking, weight loss and certain medications.
Facts: A high level (higher than 130 mg/dL) of low-density
lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, reflects an increased risk of heart
attack and stroke. That's why LDL cholesterol is often called "bad"
cholesterol. When too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it
can lead to the formation of plaque in the blood vessels that feed the
heart and the brain. When enough of this blockage occurs, a heart
attack or stroke can occur. To learn more about risk factors you can
modify, go to the American Heart Association's website at:
http://www.americanheart.org
Triglycerides
Well at least you know your level. That is definitely a step in the
right direction. Now you need to take steps to lower your triglyceride
level. Many can do this with diet, exercise, and medications. Some
people are born with an inheritable condition that causes very high
and dangerous levels.
Facts: Triglycerides are the form in which fat exists in meats,
cheese, fish, nuts, vegetable oils, and the greasy layer on the
surface of soup stocks or in a pan in which bacon has been fried. A
recent Danish study found that men with the highest levels of
triglycerides were more than twice as likely to have a heart attack
when compared to those with the lowest triglyceride levels. In a
healthy person, triglycerides and other fatty substances are normally
moved into the liver and into storage cells to provide energy for
later use. People with less than 200 milligrams of triglycerides per
deciliter (mg/dL) of blood are considered to have normal triglyceride
levels. However, the Danish study indicated that levels even as low as
145 mg/dL could indicate increased risk. Between 200 and 400 mg/dL is
borderline high; between 400 and 1,000 mg/dL is a high triglyceride
level; and greater than 1,000 mg/dL is considered very high
triglycerides. For more information about triglycerides go to the
American Heart Association's Website at: http://www.americanheart.org/
4. Blood pressure
a. Systolic
You have a normal systolic blood pressure. Exercise, stress management
and, if you are overweight, getting your weight down will probably
lower it
the closer to 100-110 the better.
Facts: Blood pressure results from two forces. The first force is
created as your heart pumps blood into the arteries and through the
circulatory system and this is the systolic pressure. The second is
created as the arteries resist the blood flow and this is the
diastolic pressure. A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 is
considered high, meaning that the person is at increased risk for
heart attack and stroke. The risk climbs thereafter in proportion to
the pressure.
b. Diastolic
You have a normal diastolic blood pressure. Exercise, stress
management and, if you are overweight, getting your weight down will
probably lower it
the closer to the 70-80 range the better.
Facts: Blood pressure results from two forces. The first force is
created as your heart pumps blood into the arteries and through the
circulatory system and this is the systolic pressure. The second is
created as the arteries resist the blood flow and this is the
diastolic pressure. A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 is
considered high, meaning that the person is at increased risk for
heart attack and stroke. The risk climbs thereafter in proportion to
the pressure.
5. Diabetes/ Blood Sugar Level
Of course, it is great that you don't have diabetes. Lower your risk
by losing weight if you are overweight. Get your blood sugar checked
at least every three years and watch for some of the more common
symptoms of diabetes including excessive and persistent thirst,
voiding large amounts of urine frequently with normal amounts of fluid
intake, unexplained weight loss.
Facts: Diabetes occurs because a person's body does not make enough
insulin and/or because the cells and tissues in their body are
relatively resistant to the insulin they produce (and so the insulin
is less effective). As a result, diabetics can have large amounts of
glucose in their circulation. By far and away, the more common form of
diabetes is Adult Onset Diabetes and this is often associated with
obesity. This form is often well controlled (meaning the blood glucose
level is kept normal) with weight loss, diet and/or oral medication.
Sometimes insulin injections are necessary. The other form of diabetes
is called juvenile diabetes, which more often occurs in children and
requires insulin injections. Good control has been shown to decrease
risk of heart and kidney disease and diabetic eye problems, all
unfortunate problems associated with diabetes. Like high blood
pressure, a person can have diabetes for a long time and not know it,
thus it is very important that children and adults are regularly
screened for it. The good news is that people are living long,
productive and basically otherwise normal lives given the excellent
treatments available. Watch for some of the more common symptoms of
diabetes including excessive and persistent thirst, voiding large
amounts of urine frequently with normal amounts of fluid intake,
unexplained weight loss. Take a diabetes risk test: American Diabetes
Association: http://www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp
6. Last medical check-up
E. FAMILY HISTORY
1. Diabetes in Family
You are lucky to not have diabetes running in your family. Now do a
good job of taking advantage of those genes and don't do things that
could predispose you to the disease nonetheless, such as being obese.
Facts: Diabetes causes excessive exposure to glucose and therefore
debilitating cross-linking of proteins. This results in age-related
problems such as cataracts, impaired nerve function, eye disease,
heart disease and other vascular problems. Take a diabetes risk test:
American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp
2. Cancer in Family
You are lucky to apparently not have cancer running in your family.
Now do a good job of taking advantage of those genes and don't do
things that could predispose you to cancer nonetheless, such as being
obese, smoking, etc.
3. How old and how healthy are/were your parents?
Mother:
It is great that your mom is healthy. Given that she is less than 80,
it is still a bit hard to predict her longevity and therefore form
some idea of the longevity in your family.
b. Father
It is great that your dad is healthy. Given that he is less than 80,
it is still a bit hard to predict his longevity and therefore form
some idea of the longevity in your family.
Facts: Genetics plays a significant role in the ability to achieve
extreme old age. If both sides of your family contract diseases
associated with aging significantly before average life expectancy,
then it behooves you to do all you can to maximize your health status.
If you have significant extreme longevity in your family, this will
help significantly in your own ability to achieve old age in good
health.
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