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[Progress in research of regional longevity level].
1National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.
Summary
Regional longevity, areas with higher life expectancy, is understudied. This research reviews current evaluation methods and suggests using population death data and composite indexes for better assessment and promoting healthy aging.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Demography
Background:
- Individual longevity factors are well-researched, but regional longevity levels remain underexplored.
- Regional longevity is defined as a population's age distribution showing significantly higher life expectancy in a specific area compared to its surroundings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review domestic and international research on evaluating regional longevity levels.
- To identify current methodologies, indicators, and data sources used in regional longevity studies.
- To propose recommendations for future research and evaluation of regional longevity.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on regional longevity evaluation.
- Analysis of evaluation indicators, results, research scales, and data sources.
- Synthesis of findings to inform future research directions.
Main Results:
- Existing studies on regional longevity evaluation are less comprehensive than those on individual longevity.
- Current evaluation methods vary in indicators, scales, and data sources.
- There is a need for more dynamic and multi-dimensional approaches to assess regional longevity.
Conclusions:
- Future research should leverage population death surveillance data for more accurate regional longevity assessments.
- Adopting multi-dimensional composite indexes is crucial for a comprehensive and dynamic evaluation of regional longevity and its trends.
- Shifting focus to regional health and longevity evaluation can promote healthier population aging.
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