Japan sets record of nearly 100,000 people aged over 100

[Sanjeev]

According to the Japanese government, the country now has a record-breaking 100,000 people who are 100 years of age or older. As of September, there were 99,763 centenarians in Japan, breaking the previous record for the 55th consecutive year, the health ministry announced on Friday. Women made up an astonishing 88% of that total. Although various studies dispute the precise number of centenarians globally, Japan is noted for having the longest life expectancy and frequently living the oldest living person in the world. With a low birth rate and a generally balanced diet, it is also one of the fastest-aging societies.

 

[eLdavis]

Wow that's pretty impressive, with how they eat and take care of themselves, am not even surprised about this to be honest.

 

[Sanjeev]

Wow that's pretty impressive, with how they eat and take care of themselves, am not even surprised about this to be honest.

But I was surprised, because here normally people don't live above 80-85 years

 

[eLdavis]

But I was surprised, because here normally people don't live above 80-85 years

I also doubt we have close to this number of persons over 100 years. Right from time Asia, especially the Japanese and Chinese are know for living long. I guess it has to do with their lifestyle.

 

[Starmix]

Wow that's terrific, 100 years old plus still living. They are lucky people, they take good care of themselves. In my country once a Filipino reaches age 100, he or she will receive a plaque and a cash reward worth $3000. But I only heard two people who received these rewards, meaning seldom Filipinos reached 100 years old. The supposed life span of a human being is 125 years.

 

[BeeRoyal13]

According to the Japanese government, the country now has a record-breaking 100,000 people who are 100 years of age or older. As of September, there were 99,763 centenarians in Japan, breaking the previous record for the 55th consecutive year, the health ministry announced on Friday. Women made up an astonishing 88% of that total. Although various studies dispute the precise number of centenarians globally, Japan is noted for having the longest life expectancy and frequently living the oldest living person in the world. With a low birth rate and a generally balanced diet, it is also one of the fastest-aging societies.

Damn that's wonderful they are living a healthy lifestyle wow it's a blessing to reach this certain age for them, i hope I do too.

 

[Augusta]

Yeah I saw this a while back. They are doing great health wise. It's good to stay healthy

 

[Sanjeev]

Damn that's wonderful they are living a healthy lifestyle wow it's a blessing to reach this certain age for them, i hope I do too.

Japanese are very disciplined and restrict themselves from eating things which may not be good for health.

 

[BeeRoyal13]

It's important to take care of your health and once in a month a cheat day or two won't hurt must include exercise.

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Yeah I saw this a while back. They are doing great health wise. It's good to stay healthy

They need a cheat day once in a while not always avoid carbs.

 

[kit_hung]

Japanese are very disciplined and restrict themselves from eating things which may not be good for health.

I can attest to this. Being an avid follower of Japanese matters, I've watched countless documentaries that showcase the Japanese wholesome way of life.

 

[Augusta]

It's important to take care of your health and once in a month a cheat day or two won't hurt must include exercise.

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They need a cheat day once in a while not always avoid carbs.

More like them having a balanced diet if they can. It helps to make one live life better

 

[bestwriter]

Hopefully they are all living but not just existing We have a few Indians who have reached that age but most are bedridden

 

[Starmix]

In my country, once a Filipino reaches 100 years old, he or she will receive $ 2000 gift for having reached 100 years old. But only a very few people in my country reached age 100.

 

[BeeRoyal13]

More like them having a balanced diet if they can. It helps to make one live life better

Remembering not to treat diet too seriously