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Are there any obese centenarians?

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According to a systematic review published in 2021, centenarians exhibit a significantly lower prevalence of obesity and abdominal fat compared to their younger counterparts. This finding directly addresses the question, "Are there any obese centenarians?" by indicating they are exceptionally rare, though some evidence points to a complex relationship between weight and longevity in the oldest old.