The Lancet 354: 652 August 21,1999
Abstract:
A retrospective analysis of the health and functional status of
centenarians shows they are healthy and independent for most
of their lives and experience a relatively rapid terminal decline.
Additional quote from text of the report:
"Functional impairment, though common at the end of their lives,
was uncommon at a mean age of 92 years when 89% of the
individuals were living independently."
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