Chinese study finds meat intake linked to higher chance of reaching 100 for underweight women

A study in China found that underweight women who ate meat daily had a 44% higher chance of reaching 100 compared with vegetarians, according to reports; the finding was not seen in men and does not prove causation. (Sources: Akhbar Fori and Jamaran)

- A Chinese study reported that underweight women who consumed meat daily had 44% greater odds of becoming centenarians than vegetarian women; the association was not observed in men and causal effects were not established. (Digiato, source: Akhbar Fori)

- Jamaran summarized a new Chinese analysis saying meat consumption may be associated with longer lifespan and a greater likelihood of reaching 100 in some older adults, but cautioned against drawing definitive conclusions because the association does not prove that eating meat increases longevity. The results showed higher centenarian rates among women who ate meat versus women who were vegetarian, and a closer look indicated the link appeared only in underweight women. (Jamaran)

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