The number of Japanese centenarians rose to 99,763 in September, with women making up 88% of the total.

The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has risen to a record high of nearly 100,000, its government has announced.

Setting a new record for the 55th year in a row, the number of centenarians in Japan was 99,763 as of September, the health ministry said on Friday. Of that total, women accounted for an overwhelming 88%.

  • Avicenna@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    It can be crazy how some scientists react when their ideas/methodologies are challenged.