A new report by BestPlaces and Medtronic ranked U.S. metropolitan areas for longevity based on various factors such as social capital, physical activity, and health resources. Washington D.C. emerged as the top city due to low smoking and drinking rates, and a culture of civic engagement. The study utilized a predictive model that incorporated research on aging, social ties, and wellness variables. The San Francisco Bay and Bridgeport, Connecticut, featured prominently as well, illustrating the importance of community and health resources in enhancing lifespan.
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area ranks first for longevity, excelling across nearly all key metrics, including social capital, wellness,and high levels of physical activity.
The study examined the scientific factors driving longevity and identified the conditions that make a city most likely to be home for the first person to reach 150.
Factors such as gender, strong social capital, family, volunteering, religious congregations, civic engagement, and social associations significantly impact aging and longevity.
Variables like health resources, air quality, education, and poverty rates also influence the aging process and contribute to overall lifespan in urban areas.
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