Heritability of lifespan doubles once accounting for extrinsic mortality, yet extrinsic mortality itself is correlated with traits that also likely reduce lifespan, such as risk taking or low conscientiousness.
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Heritability of lifespan doubles once accounting for extrinsic mortality, yet extrinsic mortality itself is correlated with traits that also likely reduce lifespan, such as risk taking or low conscientiousness.