7 Places Where People Live the Longest

Travelversed Editors | September 29, 2015

Singapore

As one of the richest places in the world, Singapore has a rock-solid economy and spends liberally on healthcare: a 2000 study found that when it came to first-rate care, Singapore’s system ranked 6th in the world. The people also consume a diet low in preservatives and rich in both nutrients and antioxidants. The result is an overall life expectancy of just over 84 years.

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Japan

Although country-based longevity lists can vary from source to source, Japan is always right up there at the top. It has one of the world’s lowest obesity rates, with less than four percent of the population being defined as overweight. Japanese dietary staples, which include green tea, seaweed, and fish, contain nutrients that help prevent heart disease and cancer. Japanese women are expected to live around 86 years, while men have a life expectancy of around 82. Overall, 84.19 years is the average: one more reason to enjoy another helping of sushi!

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