Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’
Researchers have identified the village of Bolotana in Sardinia as a potential new 'blue zone' for extreme longevity, particularly among women. The study found that women in the village have a significantly higher probability of reaching age 100 compared to the Italian national average.
Why it matters
Understanding the factors behind these longevity clusters could provide insights into aging, genetics, and lifestyle impacts on human health.
Parts of Sardinia make up one of the world’s five blue zones – geographic areas with high levels of centenarians. Parts of Sardinia make up one of the world’s five blue zones – geographic areas with high levels of centenarians. Italy Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’ In Bolotana, 70 miles from island’s original blue zone, 13% of women who reach 70 will live on to a century
Prefer the Guardian on Google The secret to longevity is being a woman – specifically, a woman in one part of Sardinia. At least, that is the conclusion of a study on centenarians in a tiny mountain village on the Italian island.
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