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Duenwald, Mary,

Puzzle of the Century. Mary Duenwald. - Smithsonian, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 41, Family, 1522-3213; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Puzzle of the Century, Jan. 2003; pp. 72+.

"In parts of Nova Scotia, centenarians are up to 3 times more common than they are in the United States as a whole, and up to 16 times more common than they are in the world population....The Province's cluster of centenarians has begged for a scientific explanation ever since it came to light several years ago." (SMITHSONIAN) This article details the work of scientists who believe that there is a genetic explanation for the longevity of these Nova Scotians, who "as a group do not take exceptionally good care of themselves."

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Aged--Canada
Aging--Genetic aspects
Centenarians
Genetics--Research
Gerontology
High density lipoproteins
Longevity


Nova Scotia

AC1.S5

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