Scientists have discovered in which city in the world people have the best chance of living to be 100 years old.
Online mail reports.
Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago conducted a study on human life expectancy. They analyzed data on how long life lasts in different parts of the world, including Australia, Hong Kong, France and Spain.
As a result of the analysis, it was found that, in general, the growth of life expectancy is slowing down. In the 1990s, it was thought that most newborns would live to be 100 years old, but researchers found no evidence of a significant increase in life expectancy.
Interestingly, data on life expectancy differs by gender: girls are more likely to live to age 100 compared to boys. For example, girls born in recent years have a 5.3% chance of exceeding the 100-year mark, while for boys this figure is only 1.8%.
And the best chances of living to be 100 are in Hong Kong. For children born in 2019, this probability is 12.8% for girls and 4.4% for boys.
Professor Stuart Olshansky, author of the study, highlighted that taking care of your health is the key to slowing the aging process and prolonging your active life.
At the same time, according to new data from Eurostat, Malta takes the lead in terms of healthy aging among EU countries. This country turned out to be the best in the European Union in terms of living standards and health for both women and men.
It is reported that women in Malta can expect 70 years and 3 months of healthy life, while men can expect 70 years and 1 month.
In this country, almost everyone uses healthcare services and older people are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases than in other EU countries.
Recall that “Cursor” wrote that Japan has the largest number of centenarians, which indicates a deep knowledge of health and youth in this country.
Michiko Tomioka, registered dietitian and longevity specialist, spoke with CNBC about a ritual highly valued by all centenarians. This ritual favors harmonization and calm, giving a feeling of lightness.
He noted that he began studying the tea ceremony in high school and that this experience became one of the most powerful moments of his life. Today, Michiko continues to practice Chado, the traditional Japanese art of tea drinking.
