Studies Indicate That Individuals With This Blood Type Have a Higher Likelihood of Living to 100

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What the studies found

Blood type B: an intriguing early finding

A 2004 Japanese study compared 269 centenarians with 7,153 controls. Type B occurred in 29.4% of centenarians, compared with 21.9% of controls. The researchers suggested a possible association with exceptional longevity, but the study could not establish cause and effect.

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A larger study found no clear link

A study of 2,201 Chinese centenarians and 2,330 middle-aged controls found no statistically significant differences in the distribution of blood types. Its analysis did not support a relationship between ABO blood type and longevity.

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What matters more for living to 100?

• Avoiding tobacco.

• Keeping blood pressure and blood sugar under control.

• Eating a balanced diet.

• Staying physically active.

• Maintaining social connections.

• Getting preventive healthcare and managing chronic conditions.

Genetics also matters, but blood type alone is not a reliable predictor of lifespan.

The bottom line: If you have blood type B, it does not mean you will live longer. And if you have A, O, or AB, it does not mean you are less likely to reach 100. Research has not established a winning blood type for longevity.