How Long Does It Take for a Person to Die Once the Process Has Begun?

Published December 9, 2013

Question by warplesnorkle: How long does it take for a person to die once the process has begun?

Best answer:

Answer by Jody
Depends on what “the process” is. For cancer, 1-30 years for different stages. For drug addictions, several months to several decades. For cirrhosis it depends on the stage. For drowning, 6 seconds to 3 minutes. Why do you ask?

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