This urban population is leading the world in life expectancy

By Meera Senthilingam, CNN

Updated 0033 GMT (0833 HKT) March 3, 2018

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In Hong Kong, life expectancies at birth for both sexes have steadily increased over the past 46 years. In 2016, life expectancy there was 81.3 years for men and 87.3 years for women -- topping global rankings.
Photos: Hong Kong: The world's highest life expectancy
In Hong Kong, life expectancies at birth for both sexes have steadily increased over the past 46 years. In 2016, life expectancy there was 81.3 years for men and 87.3 years for women -- topping global rankings.
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Despite living in a dense urban area, people in Hong Kong have easy access to most amenities, so they walk more and drive less.
Photos: Hong Kong: The world's highest life expectancy
Despite living in a dense urban area, people in Hong Kong have easy access to most amenities, so they walk more and drive less.
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