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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > centenarians
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centenarians  

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  • 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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