title: On the maximal life span of humans.
abstract: "Mortality data from the Netherlands are analyzed using recently developed statistical methods in the field of extreme value theory.  It is shown that there is a finite age limit. A 95% confidence interval for the age limit is 113-124 years.  The results suggest differences between men and women.  The suggested hypotheses could be tested on a larger data set." (SUMMARY IN FRE)
mesh_terms: D001695:Biology; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D005060:Europe; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008136:Longevity; D009026:Mortality; D009426:Netherlands; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012737:Sex Factors
keywords: Biological Characteristics; Biology; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Europe; Length Of Life; Life Expectancy; Mortality; Netherlands; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Sex Factors; Western Europe