Shanghai has the first life expectancy in China! These health experiences are worth learning!

Which region in China has the longest life expectancy per capita? The answer surprised many people, that is - Shanghai!Cyclists take photos on the Zhapu Road Bridge on the Suzhou River in Shanghai. Xinhua Social Development (photographed by Fan Ye)The "2021 Statistical Bulletin on the Development of China's Health Industry" released by the National Health Commission in 2022 shows that the average life expectancy of Chinese residents has increased from 77

Which region in China has the longest life expectancy per capita? The answer surprised many people, that is - Shanghai!

Cyclists take photos on the Zhapu Road Bridge on the Suzhou River in Shanghai. Xinhua Social Development (photographed by Fan Ye)

The "2021 Statistical Bulletin on the Development of China's Health Industry" released by the National Health Commission in 2022 shows that the average life expectancy of Chinese residents has increased from 77.93 years in 2020 to 78.2 years in 2021.

As of October 2022, 14 out of 31 provinces in China have exceeded the average life expectancy of 78.2 years in 2021. Except for Tibet, all other provinces in China have exceeded the world average life expectancy by 73.7 years. In addition, there are four provinces with an average life expectancy greater than 80 years.

Among them, Shanghai has the highest average life expectancy of 84.11 years, which factors are related to it?

1. Shanghainese people have a light diet

In 2022, Lu Yi, Director of the Food Department of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, revealed in an event that Shanghai was the earliest city to carry out salt reduction actions throughout the city.

The monitoring results of the dietary health status of Shanghai residents show that the per capita daily salt intake of Shanghai residents is 7.5 grams, lower than the national average (10 grams), but there is still a certain gap from the ideal goal of 5 grams per day

Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and reducing salt intake is the simplest way to reduce blood pressure. Take less salt every day, and keep away from Vascular disease.

2. Shanghainese people like aquatic products

Shanghai is a coastal city and also an estuary of the Yangtze River. Aquatic products are particularly rich. Shanghainese people people love fish and have a long history. According to data released at the National Aquatic Frozen Products Alliance Conference held in 2017, the annual consumption of aquatic products by Shanghai citizens ranks first among cities in China, and the per capita consumption is also among the top

3. Shanghai strictly controls smoking

On March 1st, the Shanghai Municipal Commission for Health Promotion announced that the adult smoking rate in Shanghai is showing a continuous downward trend, currently at 19.4%. The effectiveness of smoking control is leading in the country, and the goal of "Healthy China 2030" has been achieved ahead of schedule.

The health benefits of strict smoking control go without saying much!

4. Shanghainese people people have high health awareness

Compared with the elderly in many areas, the health awareness of Shanghainese people people is very strong. The press conference on Health literacy monitoring of Shanghai residents in 2020 announced that the Health literacy level of Shanghai residents in 2020 would reach 35.57%, 5.1 times the Health literacy level of residents when the first monitoring was carried out in 2008, ranking the national leading level, creating a new record and achieving a 13 year "continuous rise".

In addition, Shanghai has concentrated a large amount of high-quality medical resources in China, making it more convenient for people to see and buy medicine. This is also to better prevent the occurrence of diseases and treat them as soon as possible after they occur.

5. Shanghai has a rich leisure life

After retirement, the lives of elderly people in Shanghai are mostly very exciting, and many of them can develop their hobbies such as fitness, dancing, writing, photography, singing, etc. Doing what you enjoy can also help people improve their mental state and alleviate their loneliness after retirement. When you become happy, your body will also be positively affected.

The brain can be used up or down, especially after retirement. It is a great way to allocate half an hour to one hour every day to read, study, communicate with others, play chess, draw, and so on. Not only does it stimulate the elderly to maintain mental activity, but it also helps to enhance their positive emotions.

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Source: Health Times

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