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Japan centenarians reach record high at nearly 100,000
Women make up 88% of Japan's 99,763 centenarians, with Shimane Prefecture leading at 168.69 per 100,000 residents, reflecting a steady rise since 1963.
- Japan's population of centenarians, people aged 100 or older, has hit a record high of nearly 100,000, with almost 90% being women.
- The country is facing a worsening population crisis as its expanding elderly population leads to soaring medical and welfare costs with a shrinking labor force.
- Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the situation a "quiet emergency" and pledged family-friendly measures to try and reverse the trend.
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People in Japan have been living longer and longer for decades. Now, for the first time, 99,763 centenarians have been counted. At the same time, however, the population is shrinking. This poses a challenge for the country.
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nin.rsThe number of centenarians increased to 99,763 in September, and women make up 88 percent of the total number.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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A new record has been set in Japan: nearly 100,000 people are living to be over 100. Experts say the secret to longevity lies in diet and lifestyle.
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