Is Exceptional Longevity in Humans
Accompanied by Resistance
to Major Diseases?

From:
3 Flavors of Human Centenarians
(Evart et al, J Gerontol 2003, 58A: 232)

38% are SURVIVORS:
- Onset of at least one major disease prior to 80 years of age

43% are DELAYERS:
- Free of all major diseases until after 80 years of age

19% are ESCAPERS:
- Free of all major diseases until after 100 years of age