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RESEARCH PAPER / 2025-05-07

From 70 to 100: The Kuakini Hawaii Centenarian Study.

Peter Martin, Leonard W Poon, Gina Lee, Hardeep K Obhi, Bradley J Willcox, Kamal H Masaki

Iowa State University, Ames, IA.Iowa State University, Ames, IA. · pubmed

Abstract

Past research has highlighted the association of family longevity, support, functioning, and health and well-being factors in predicting longevity. Based on the Georgia Adaptation Model that examined the impact of clusters of bio-psycho-social predictors on extreme longevity and adaptation, the current study aimed to employ seven clusters of behavioral and social predictors on longevity of Japanese-American men from Hawaii.

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Research summary

The study investigates the impact of behavioral and social predictors on the longevity of Japanese-American men. This research is relevant as it explores factors that may contribute to extreme longevity, aligning with the broader goals of understanding and potentially addressing the root causes of aging.

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