271 Bulgarians to Turn 100 in 2007

Society | April 4, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00

A total of 271 Bulgarians are expected to mark their 100th birthday in 2007 scientists announced.

Most of them are women, as females are known to have a larger life expectancy, state BNT channel reported.

Gerontologists say that the female hormone estrogen aids the life expectancy as it has a stronger defense function, Polina Balkanska explained. She added that women can also endure more psychologically.

Women's intense emotionality also helps them relieve stress.

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