Japan's centenarian population tops 100,000 for the first time
TL;DR
Japan's centenarian count has surpassed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 107,677 this year (about 88% women), underscoring the nation’s rapidly aging population and low birthrates as officials warn about sustaining social security; the oldest residents include a 114-year-old woman and a 112-year-old man.
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- This country has over 100,000 people age 100 or older for first time USA Today
- For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians CNN
- Japan just hit a new longevity milestone Scientific American
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