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112-Year-Old Colombian: A Model for Longevity Research

9/23/2025

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Julio Enrique Saldarriaga Hernandez, born 1913 in Colombia, embodies resilience and community.
Over 19,000 Colombians are 100+, with 112-year longevity rare, shaped by genetics and spirit.
His father 75, mother 90, brother 95; he started work at 10 and has 19 children, nearly 180 descendants.
Researchers study genetics and lifestyle interplay, using Julio's life as a model for predictive medicine.

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Story summary

Julio Enrique Saldarriaga Hernandez, born 1913 in Colombia, embodies resilience and community.
Over 19,000 Colombians are 100+, with 112-year longevity rare, shaped by genetics and spirit.
His father 75, mother 90, brother 95; he started work at 10 and has 19 children, nearly 180 descendants.
Researchers study genetics and lifestyle interplay, using Julio's life as a model for predictive medicine.