Newman's research indicates that the longevity data regarding supercentenarians is often misleading, predominantly featuring individuals from areas with negligible health records and considerable poverty.
He humorously suggested that the key to longevity is not health but 'moving where birth certificates are rare,' highlighting systemic issues in recording the truly oldest populations.
His findings raised concerns about the validity of age-verification for centenarians, revealing that many recorded ages may stem from inaccurate documentation or outright fraud.
As highlighted with the case of Japan's centenarians, the challenge lies in confirming ages through erroneous records, where even individuals who supposedly live long may have passed away decades ago.
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