# How dangerous is being a U.S Soldier compared with other occupations?

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**Created:** [October 29, 2010, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-being-a-u-s-soldier-compared-with-other-occupations/558723 "2010-10-29T01:46:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-being-a-u-s-soldier-compared-with-other-occupations/558723/21 "2010-10-31T04:36:39Z")

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Outside of major wars, soldiers can have higher life expectancies than the general population, due to higher fitness levels.

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