“[I]mportant facts and circumstances which, alone or in combination, may prove the probable duration of a particular human life: Age of person whose life expectancy is in issue; Probable duration of life of a person of that age as shown by standard mortality tables; State of health [presence or absence of disease or injury, past illnesses, diseases, or injuries]; Hereditary factors [longevity of ancestors, presence or absence in ancestors of hereditary disease, illness, or condition]; Social status and environment; Economic status and outlook; Occupation [particular hazards of occupation]; Habits [industry or lack of industry, hygienical practices, addiction or non-addiction to use of alcohol or habit-forming drugs].”
[Stein on Personal Injury Damages [certain citations omitted]]
