Healthy lifestyles and survival beyond age 100: Evidence from a national cohort of Chinese centenarians.

Xiquan Wang, Afei Qin

School of Health Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Healthy lifestyles are well-established determinants of longevity, yet it remains unclear whether they continue to shape survival in extreme old age. This study examined the association between healthy lifestyles and survival beyond age 100, and quantified absolute survival gains.

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Research summary

Healthy lifestyles are associated with increased survival rates beyond age 100. This paper is relevant as it explores the determinants of longevity in extreme old age, contributing to the understanding of factors that may influence lifespan extension.

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