People Still Live Longer in Richmond
02 February 2005
According to a new report by Statistics Canada people in Richmond, B.C. still have the greatest life expectancy in Canada. People in Richmond are living an average of 83.4 years, almost four years longer than the national average of 79.5.
Richmond's life expectancy is among the highest in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2001 Canada had the ninth highest life expectancy in the world, while Japan, had the longest life expectancy at 81.4 years. In Richmond, life expectancy is two years longer than in Japan.
Long life in Richmond is attributed to our moderate climate, a properous service sector economy, active lifestyles, and healthy diet. In addition Richmond residents are said to have the lowest smoking and obesity rates in the country. Some speculate that Asian influences on our diet have had a beneficial effect.
See the Statistic Canada website for more information:
http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/050201/d050201a.htm
For more information on Richmond see our City Profile and Demographic Hotfacts.
