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Where are Europe's oldest people living? What geography tells us about a fragmenting continent

For over a century and a half, life expectancy has steadily increased in the wealthiest countries. Spectacular climbs in longevity have been noted in the 20th century, correlating with the slump in infectious illnesses and advances in cardiovascular medicine.

Where are Europe's oldest people living? What geography tells us about a fragmenting continent
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For over a century and a half, life expectancy has steadily increased in the wealthiest countries. Spectacular climbs in longevity have been noted in the 20th century, correlating with the slump in infectious illnesses and advances in cardiovascular medicine.

Originally published at Phys.org

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