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What is the maximum possible human lifespan? Scientific perspectives on aging

Jeanne Calment holds the verified record for the longest human lifespan at 122 years and 164 days, a record that has stood since her death in 1997. While average life expectancy continues to climb, the question of what is the maximum possible human lifespan remains a topic of scientific debate and fascination.

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Can someone live to be 130 years old?: The Science of Maximum Human Lifespan

The world's oldest verified person, Jeanne Calment of France, lived to 122 years and 164 days, a record that has stood since 1997. While it may seem like an impenetrable record, recent statistical research indicates that there is a possibility that someone can live to be 130 years old this century. However, achieving this milestone would require overcoming significant biological and statistical odds.

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