Relationship between regional longevity and elements in environmental media in China

Relationship between regional longevity and elements in environmental media in China

Zhang Ying

College of Earth Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering.

Longevity has always been a desire and expectation since ancient times. Exploring the influencing factors of longevity is the goal of many scholars. Longevity has spatial aggregation. The influence of natural geographical environment on longevity is the focus of research. The content and distribution of elements in environmental media are one of the important factors affecting longevity. At present, there is still a lack of systematic exposition of regional health and longevity, and a lack of overall grasp of the relationship between elements in environmental media and health and longevity. Based on the research of environmental elements and longevity in typical longevity areas, this paper explores the key dominant elements affecting longevity and provides scientific basis for improving the health level of the elderly population.

Keywords: Health and longevity; Environmental medium; Element

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