title: [How old can one become?].
abstract: We recorded the highest age at the time of death for both men and women in Norway for the years 1970 to 1995. During this period longevity increased by approximately one year; for women from 106 to 107 years and for men from 105 to 106 years. Based on Gumbel's theory, we have estimated the most probable highest age for the next 10, 20, and 100 years. For women this was found to be 109, 110 and 113 years, respectively; for men the corresponding ages were 108, 109 and 112 years. Our aim must be that as many men and women as possible live to a high age, that their latter years are meaningful, and that they enjoy a high standard of living.
authors.affiliation: Seksjon for sosialmedisin Universitetet i Oslo.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Noreik
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Børresen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008136:Longevity; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway
vernacular_title: Hvor gamle kan vi bli?