A study of 54 centenarians, over 100 who live in Villa Clara, about 270
kilometers east of Havana, showed that 95% of the elderly have "a varied
food habit" based on fish meat, eggs, milk, red meat and vegetables seasoned
with natural spices and a little salt.
The study was coordinated by Dr. Nancy Nepomuceno, who presented the results
of the work while inaugurating a National Workshop on Geriatrics to begin
operation in this city.
The majority of respondents hold "a lucid state of mind" and were former
farm workers, while more than 60% of them were children of people who also
surpassed the one hundred years mark, highlighted the media.
Another common feature is the fact that they led a very methodical life.
None expressed addiction to alcohol, but, some "drank too much coffee and
smoked tobacco," the source added. Dr. Nancy also emphasized that
centenarians retain their interests and motivations "including that of a
sexual nature."
The workshop seeks to exchange experiences in treatment of adults on how to
increase longevity in Cuba, where the expectation at birth is greater than
76 years. The province of Villa Clara boasts the highest life expectancy in
the country, over 78 years.
Cuba, with 11.3 million inhabitants (2005), has a large number of
centenarians including 2,500 people, mostly women. The country's oldest
person, Benito Martinez Abogán, also of Haitian nationality, reached the age
of 126 years on June 19 this year.
The country also has an initiative called the "120 Years Club," which aims
to achieve more than a hundred members of all ages with themes such as
nutrition, healthy habits, physical and intellectual activities. (ANSA) The
government says it wants Cuba to become the world leader in life expectancy,
vying with the 82-year average for Japan and Singapore.
http://english.pravda.ru/health/22-02-2011/116989-cubans_live_longer-0/
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