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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Population Genetics
  • Spatial Analysis

Background:

  • Human longevity exhibits significant regional variations.
  • Geographic features can create population isolates, impacting genetic structure.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for public health and demographic studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of population genetic structure on regional longevity patterns.
  • To identify geographical zones with exceptional longevity in Calabria, Italy.
  • To correlate genetic isolation with longevity using spatial and surname analyses.

Main Methods:

  • Spatial Analysis utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) to map longevity hotspots.
  • Surname analysis (Fisher's alpha) to assess population genetic structure and inbreeding levels.
  • Correlation analysis between surname abundance, longevity index, and geographical isolation.

Main Results:

  • Identified three distinct zones of high longevity in Calabria: two near Cosenza and one isolated mountainous area in southern Calabria.
  • The isolated southern zone showed the lowest Female/Male ratio among nonagenarians.
  • A significant negative correlation was found between surname abundance and longevity index, indicating high inbreeding in the isolated zone.

Conclusions:

  • Spatial analysis is effective in identifying geographical longevity patterns.
  • Population genetic structure, including inbreeding in isolated areas, significantly shapes longevity patterns.
  • The study highlights the interplay between geography, genetics, and human lifespan.