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Recent studies conducted between 2017 and 2023 highlight that the Tsimane possess cardiovascular health that is remarkable by comparison to their peers globally. Researchers, led by American anthropologist Hillard Kaplan, have spent two decades analyzing the health data of the Tsimane population, revealing that many individuals aged 75 exhibit arterial health similar to that of average 50-year-olds in the United States.
An astonishing 85% of the older Tsimane reported having no risk of heart disease, and approximately half of those over 80 showed no calcification in their arteries—an indicator of arterial health issues. Such findings suggest significant lifestyle factors at play.