The Longest Living Individuals are All Female

John Alfred Tinniswood: The World's Oldest Man

John Alfred Tinniswood, currently the world's oldest man, is celebrating his 112th birthday at his care home in Merseyside, United Kingdom. Tinniswood, a supercentenarian, attributes his longevity to "luck" and doesn't adhere to any specific diet, although he enjoys fish and chips on Fridays. Having witnessed the tenure of 24 UK prime ministers, Tinniswood claimed the title of the oldest validated man globally following the passing of 112-year-old Shi Ping from China in June.

The Eight Oldest Individuals Globally are Women

As illustrated in a chart by Anna Fleck of Statista, the eight oldest individuals worldwide are all women. Tomiko Itooka of Japan tops the list at 116 years and 95 days old. She is accompanied by two other Japanese nationals, Okagi Hayashi (114 years and 359 days old) and Hisako Shiroishi (114 years and 99 days old). The Gerontology Research Group has validated all these ages.

Longevity Advice from Supercentenarians

Do these supercentenarians have any tips for such long lives? Emma Morano, born in 1899 and passed away in 2017 at 117, is believed to have been the last person alive to have lived in three different centuries. This Italian supercentenarian attributed her long life to leaving her husband in 1938 and consuming two raw eggs and some raw minced meat daily.

Bottom Line

It's fascinating to learn about the lives of these supercentenarians and the factors they believe contribute to their longevity. From luck to diet, their insights provide a unique perspective on life. What do you think about these stories of extreme longevity? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss. You can also sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6 pm.