Based on latest data, the population of people aged 100 and above in the UK has grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the figure of male centenarians has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. During the same period, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are excited to listen to centenarians, their loved ones or friends, about what it has been like to live through the past century’s major happenings and developments.
In retrospect, what guidance would you give to your younger self? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Tell us your thoughts.
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