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