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How long can you go on hunger strike?

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While most people can survive for weeks without food, the exact duration of a hunger strike with water depends heavily on individual health and circumstances. The body undergoes a series of critical metabolic shifts that can become life-threatening, with death possible after approximately 45 to 75 days for an otherwise healthy adult.