Hong Kong People's Longevity: HKUST Explores Key Factors

HKUST recently announced the 'HKUST Chinese Healthy Longevity Research' project, which is expected to take 5 years. This research targets local Chinese elderly and aims to deeply explore the key factors of 'healthy longevity'.

According to the announcement, this research will be led by HKUST President, Morningside Professor of Life Science, and Director of the National Key Laboratory of Neural and Cognitive Sciences, Nancy Ip. Her interdisciplinary team has received support from the Cheng Foundation.

According to the plan, the research team will recruit 500 Chinese elderly aged 90 or above to participate. HKUST will use the research results to formulate more precise and personalized health management strategies.

Hong Kong is small and densely populated with a fast-paced lifestyle, yet the average life expectancy of Hong Kong people has surpassed Japan, making Hong Kong the region with the longest life expectancy in the world.

Some analyses suggest that Hong Kong people's longevity is related to comprehensive medical services, low smoking rates, dietary habits, high walking activity, and social engagement; however, other analyses believe that while Hong Kong people are long-lived, they are not necessarily healthy, and there is room for improvement in health and quality of life. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying) 1150409