Colombian centenarians: A Geohealth approach to longevity study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Population longevity is a global phenomenon influenced by various factors including social, economic transitions, and medical advancements. The study focused on the population over 95 years old, adopting an approach that integrates data from the 2018 Census and geospatial analysis techniques.

Methods

An ecological study was conducted using anonymized microdata from the 2018 National Population and Housing Census (CNPV). Geographic analysis, choropleth maps, and Kernel density estimation were employed to identify clusters of individuals aged over 95 years.

Results

The study identified 43,427 individuals aged 95 years or older in Colombia, with concentrations observed in departments such as Antioquia and Bogotá. Analysis by department and municipality revea

SUBMITTER: Perez-Molina CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844850 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature