Thousands more reach a century

One in every 15 Britons now in their mid-eighties will live to be more than 100 as a result of improved nutrition and medical treatment, official figures show.

There were 9,300 people aged 100 or more in Britain last year - an increase of almost 1,000 on 2005, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

ONS said that the main contributor to the growth was increased survival between the ages of 80 and 100 as a result of improved medical treatment, sanitation, housing, living standards and nutrition. Mortality rates are expected to continue to improve throughout the 21st century.

We can live up to 100+ years but the fact of the matter is we will pass away one day. Many avoid talking about death but it's inevitable. The important thing is to know where you are going after you die.

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Released on Monday 6th October 08