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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > centenarians
... > contexts > named groups > persons > age groups > adults > older people > centenarians
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > centenarians
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > centenarians
... > social science subjects > health and social care > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > centenarians
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > centenarians

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centenarians  

Definition

  • A centenarian is a person of extreme longevity who has passed the barrier of 100 years of age, an age far superior to the average lifespan in any country. Because of their extreme survival, centenarians have been the subjects of many scientific studies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Centenarian]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-XR4T72HD-G

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