Debunking the Myth: Does Anesthesia Lower Lifespan?
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Mortality solely attributable to anesthesia has plummeted since the 1970s, with the current risk for healthy patients estimated to be as low as 1 in 200,000 cases [1.9.1, 1.2.4]. The enduring question, however, is **does anesthesia lower lifespan** in the long term, beyond the immediate surgical period?
