Italian centenarians decrease; global longevity research highlights Blue Zones’ lifestyle factors for long, healthy lives.
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There are currently 19 centenarians in Italy, two fewer than last year, with only one being male, highlighting greater female longevity. The oldest living person in Italy is a man from Basilicata who has surpassed 111 years, while the oldest woman resides in Campania and will turn 115 soon. The global community of longevity suggests that the secret to a long, healthy life lies not in medical interventions but in the traditional wisdom of specific communities worldwide known as Blue Zones, where active centenarian status results from deeply rooted, sustainable lifestyles involving diet, social bonds, and psychological well-being. In Spain, population aging is also pronounced with significant regional disparities; the average age reached 44.2 years, and life expectancy at birth has risen to 81.11 years for men and 86.34 years for women.
