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Centenarians: human longevity outliers

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  • 1Department of Pathology and Buehler Center on Aging, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611-2611, USA.

The Gerontologist
|April 1, 1997
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Longevity outliers, including centenarians, exhibit lower mortality rates and greater resistance to diseases like heart disease and cancer. Their survival influences the future maximum human lifespan.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Genetics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • A small subset of humans, termed 'longevity outliers,' achieve exceptionally old ages.
  • These individuals, including centenarians, represent a distinct demographic with significantly lower mortality rates.
  • Centenarians demonstrate enhanced resistance to common age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the characteristics of longevity outliers.
  • To investigate the factors contributing to extreme human longevity.
  • To assess the impact of longevity outliers on the maximum human lifespan.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of mortality rates in the general population versus longevity outliers.
  • Review of health conditions and causes of death in centenarians.

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  • Consideration of the role of genetic inheritance in lifespan.

    • Main Results:

    • Longevity outliers possess lower mortality risks compared to the general population.
    • Centenarians show increased resilience against major causes of death.
    • Inheritance plays a role in determining lifespan, influencing outlier status.

    Conclusions:

    • Longevity outliers are biologically distinct, with superior disease resistance.
    • The increasing survival of longevity outliers may gradually extend the maximum human lifespan.
    • Further research into the genetics and health of centenarians is warranted.