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What is a centenarian?
A person who is over a hundred years old
What age did the world's oldest certified person reach before passing away in 2022?
119
What does 'twilight years' refer to?
The last years of life
What did the hosts discuss in the programme?
How to live to 100
What did the United Nations Population Division estimate in 2021?
Over half a million centenarians worldwide
Study Notes
Centenarians and Aging
- A centenarian is a person who has reached the age of 100 or more.
Oldest Certified Person
- The world's oldest certified person reached the age of 119 before passing away in 2022.
Twilight Years
- The term "twilight years" refers to the later years of a person's life, typically characterized by declining physical and mental abilities.
Programme Discussion
- The hosts discussed aging and related topics in the programme.
UN Population Division Estimate
- In 2021, the United Nations Population Division estimated the global population's demographic trends and aging patterns.
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