摘要
Rugao,a world-renowned locale in Nantong,Jiangsu Province,where blessings for longevity take place, is situated on a plain at the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.The area s economy is developed. Rugao has more centenarians than any other town in China.In fact, statistics compiled in 2006 indicate Rugao,with a population of 1.45 million people,had more than 200 centenarians.By revealing Rugao s secrets to longevity,people in other regions may live longer,and happier,lives.
如皋地处长江下游北岸平原,隶属江苏省南通市。作为世界知名的长寿之乡,如皋不在高寒地带,也不在偏僻山区,而是地处江海平原、中国沿海经济较发达地带。如皋市145万人口中百岁老人超过200位。专家们认为,研究如皋的长寿经验具有普遍意义。
