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Lucky One in a Million May Reach 107
A New York conference on old age reports life span averages and chances of living to 50, 60, 70, 80, or 107. Physicians debate extending longevity while stressing hygiene, diet, heart health, and public health measures as keys to aging well. Dr. Dublin notes tissue age may differ from birthdays. Dr. Tilney cites brain aging risk from disease and abuse. Dr. Williams links room density to death rates among the elderly. Dr. Brown urges simple, fruit and vegetable rich diets for longevity.
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Europe
New York Medical Academy
Gerald B. Webb
Colorado Springs
Alfred Cohn
Rockefeller Institute
Louis I. Dublin
Life Insurance
Dublin
Exen
Sion Mus
Linsly Williams
New York ‘Tuberculosis and Health Association
Samuel Brown
New York University
Frederick Tilney
Columbia