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Peru s Marcelino Abad, a resident of the Andean region, is claimed to be the world s oldest person at 124 years old, born in 1900. The Peruvian government is assisting him in applying for verification by Guinness World Records. Abad attributes his longevity to a healthy lifestyle, including a diet rich in fruits and lamb meat, as well as chewing coca leaves, a tradition in Andean communities.