US EditionAging Boom’s Next Stage: Rise of the 100-Somethings
- People aged 100 and older, known as centenarians, are increasing rapidly worldwide, with notable populations in Japan and the United States as of 2025.
- This growth results from improvements in lifestyle, cancer prevention, and medical science, which have extended lifespans beyond what was once a rare statistical quirk.
- Studies like the New England Centenarian Study track over 1,800 centenarians to analyze the balance of genetics, lifestyle, and environment contributing to exceptional longevity.
- Despite living longer, many centenarians face full-time care needs, often funded by Medicaid, which is currently subject to proposed cuts that could reduce care quality and increase displacement risks.
- The rise of centenarians presents challenges and opportunities for society, reshaping demographics and requiring increased support for aging populations into mid-century and beyond.
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Aging Boom’s next stage: Rise of the 100-somethings
Not so long ago, Lillian Kahan would’ve been an oddity. She’s 104 years old (“104 and a half,” she corrects), and, until recently, a life of such length was a statistical quirk, rare enough to warrant news coverage or scientific research or at least a cupcake at the local senior center. These days that’s only half true. Kahan’s age still makes news, and scientists increasingly are interested in people like her. She still gets the odd cupcake. Bu…
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