More Americans Turning 100 Years Old

The recent death of a 111-year old American who had been certified as the oldest man in the world has drawn attention to a fast-growing segment of the U.S. population: people who are 100 years old or older. There are about 53,000 centenarians in the U.S. today. VOA reporter Julie Taboh caught up with three of them to learn the secrets to their longevity.

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