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Women are overrepresented as centenarians because many men of that generation died in World War II, and those who survived smoked and drank more than women, he said.
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Statement: Professor Stuart Gietel-Basten said women are overrepresented as centenarians because many men of that generation died in World War II and male survivors smoked and drank more.
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Stuart Gietel-Basten
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Stuart Gietel-Basten",
    "historical_event": "World War II"
}
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History Demographics Gender Japan
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September 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/world/asia/japan-age-100.html

Japan has reached a record 107,677 centenarians, an increase of nearly 8,000 from last year. This longevity is attributed to healthy lifestyles and an affordable health system, though the country also faces challenges with a low birthrate and shrinking population.

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