World's oldest human is 124 years old and currently lives in Peru, claim Peruvian authorities
World's oldest man, as claimed by Peru
In a recent bid to etch the name of the world’s oldest human in the Guinness Book of World Records, Peruvian authorities claimed that Marcelino Abad, a 124-year-old man from central Peru is the oldest living human on the planet. As per state officials, Abad was born in 1900 and currently resides in the Huanuco region of Peru.
In the official statement from Peru, the government called him “Marcelino Abad Tolentino or Mashico” who has “good health and friendly personality”.
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The statement also said that on April 5 Abad “blew out 124 candles” as he turned 124, a life spanning12 decades.
Peruvian authorities said they are helping Abadapply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
"Guinness World Records receives many applications from individuals who claim to be the oldest living person," a spokesperson for the body said in a written statement to Reuters. Therefore, the World Records body will now verify the claims by scrutinising official documents and other evidence related to Abad and his age.
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Recently, the Guinness World Records listed a 111-year-old man from Britain as the oldest living man, a month after the death of the previous record holder, a Venezuelan man aged114 years. The current oldest living woman is aged117, while the oldest person that ever lived is recorded at age 122. If Peruvian authorities’ claims are found to be true, Abad could become the new record holder.
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As per the Peruvian government, Abad was born in the small town of Chaglla and has been living off the radar of the government since then. It was in 2019 that he secured his government ID and pension.
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Celebrating his 124th birthday on April 5, Abad said his secrets to vitality include a diet rich in fruits, as well as lamb meat, according to a statement issued by the pension programme that Abad is part of.
The centenarian is also habitual of chewing coca leaves, a well-known tradition in Peru’s Andean communities.
(With inputs from agencies)