Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’
In Bolotana, 70 miles from island’s original blue zone, 13% of women who reach 70 will live on to a century
TL;DR
- Bolotana, a village in central Sardinia, is emerging as a new potential 'blue zone' for longevity, characterized by a high number of centenarians.
- The longevity phenomenon in Bolotana is predominantly driven by women, with 13.8% of women reaching 70 expected to live to 100.
- This rate places Bolotana second globally for female longevity, after Hong Kong, and significantly above the Italian national average.
- Researchers noted 'very intense and very real social relations' among the centenarian women as a striking observation.
- Potential contributing factors suggested by the mayor include a clean diet, the village's uncontaminated nature, and significant physical activity, particularly among women.
- Sardinia's original blue zone, known for longevity in both sexes, is distinct from Bolotana's female-centric longevity trend.