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John Kidman

Live well, avoid nursing care, study shows

Nursing home admissions have been statistically linked to factors like smoking, activity and sleep. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Every aspect of life can influence one's state of wellness, so the saying goes.

However, number crunchers keen to determine to what extent, have come away with the rather stark claim that Australia's unhealthiest older citizens can expect their chances of entering a nursing home to double.

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