Exceptional Longevity in Okinawa:: A Plea for In-depth Validation
The exceptional longevity in Okinawa has been largely investigated. Such situation should be thoroughly validated both for individual ages and the level of population longevity. This contribution analyzes available demographic data on the population of Okinawa in order to explain the emergence of la...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2011-07-01
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| Series: | Demographic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol25/7/ |