Low smoking rates and low infant and maternal mortality rates contributed to Hong Kong’s high life expectancy. Photo: Christopher DeWolfLow smoking rates and low infant and maternal mortality rates contributed to Hong Kong’s high life expectancy. Photo: Christopher DeWolf
Low smoking rates and low infant and maternal mortality rates contributed to Hong Kong’s high life expectancy. Photo: Christopher DeWolf
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

Hongkongers top life expectancy rankings worldwide for second year in a row

The city has edged out Japan, a country known for longevity

Julia Hollingsworth
Julia Hollingsworth

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Low smoking rates and low infant and maternal mortality rates contributed to Hong Kong’s high life expectancy. Photo: Christopher DeWolfLow smoking rates and low infant and maternal mortality rates contributed to Hong Kong’s high life expectancy. Photo: Christopher DeWolf
Low smoking rates and low infant and maternal mortality rates contributed to Hong Kong’s high life expectancy. Photo: Christopher DeWolf
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