Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Centenarians in the New

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of centenarians in the New England Centenarian Study (NECS) ?

• A) Most U.S. centenarians are likely to describe historical events, death/grief, and work/retirement events.
• B) Only a small percentage of centenarians have had significant changes in their thinking skills.
• C) Habitual smoking is common among centenarians.
• D) Most of the centenarians are obese.

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