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Over 100,000 Japanese Centenarians, Social Security Concerns Rise

NOS16 September · 11:211 week ago

Japan now has over 107,000 people aged 100 or older, with women comprising 88% of this group. While the government celebrates increased longevity, the aging population and lowest birth rates globally raise concerns about social security costs and economic stability due to a shrinking workforce.

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