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HONG KONG HAS BECOME THE LEADER IN LIFE EXPECTANCY IN THE WORLD

10.04.2018

March 16, “People’s Daily” online — According to an American media report, the Hong Kong SAR, ahead of Japan and Italy, took the first place in life expectancy in the world. Men in Hong Kong live on average 81.3 years, women-87.3 years. According to the WHO report “World Health Statistics” for 2016, the average life expectancy in the world is 71.4 years, in China-76.1 years.

Thus, the life expectancy in Hong Kong was higher than the Chinese average. As it became known to the website “Huanquan”, a professor of medicine from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Guo Zhizhui and his research group have revealed the secret of longevity in Hong Kong. According to the professor, affordable and convenient infrastructure, better social security, a pleasant climate, a clean environment and fresh food help the population to maintain health. In addition, close and friendly relations in the family also play a role in increasing the life expectancy of Hong Kong residents.

As the website “Liaowan zhiku” summarized, the secrets of the longevity of the population of Hong Kong are also in the following aspects. Firstly, the Hong Kong people like to eat soups in hot weather, which excite the appetite and cause a surge of cheerfulness. Secondly, for breakfast, Hong Kong people eat bread from seven different grains, which has rich nutrients. Third, Hong Kong people often drink tea that has a rejuvenating effect, reduces weight and prevents vascular diseases of the brain. Fourth, the Xiangans prepare steamed dishes with a small amount of salt and seasonings. Fifth, the citizens of Hong Kong eat fruit every day. Sixth, elderly people do not rest, but work. Finally, there are favorable conditions for sports in Hong Kong.

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