Older Japanese Americans are, in general, long lived. A study using data from the Honolulu Heart Program/Honolulu Asia-Aging Study showed that of the 5820 Japanese men that met inclusion criteria for the study, 42% survived to 85 years or older (Wilcox et al., 2007). Whether or not general longevity continues with future generations will be of interest.
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