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The oldest man ever? A case study of exceptional longevity

J Wilmoth1, A Skytthe, D Friou

  • 1Department of Demography, University of California, Berkeley 94720-2120, USA.

The Gerontologist
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study verifies the authenticity of CM, a 114-year-old man, potentially the oldest male ever recorded. His case offers insights into extreme human longevity and survivorship factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human Longevity Studies

Background:

  • Investigating extreme human longevity cases is crucial for understanding aging.
  • Verification of age in supercentenarians presents significant challenges.

Observation:

  • A case study focuses on CM, a 114-year-old male residing in San Rafael, California, as of August 1996.
  • CM represents the first rigorously validated case of a 114-year-old man globally.

Findings:

  • The study confirms the authenticity of CM's reported age.
  • Evidence suggests CM may be the oldest living man and potentially the oldest man in recorded history.

Implications:

  • This case provides a unique opportunity to study the biological and environmental factors contributing to exceptional survivorship.

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  • Understanding the characteristics of extreme longevity can inform future research in aging and healthspan.