According to recent statistics, the count of individuals reaching 100 in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the total of male centenarians has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. Over the same timeframe, the amount of female centenarians nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are eager to hear from centenarians, their loved ones or companions, about what it has been like to live through the past century’s major happenings and shifts.
Thinking back over the years, what guidance would you give to your past self? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Share with us.
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