Born and raised in Australia but reside most of the year in Hong Kong Fact: Hong Kong’s life expectancy, around 85.6 years, is the highest globally, driven by factors like a balanced diet, active lifestyle, and universal healthcare, rather than heavy reliance on medicine. Unlike many developed nations, Hong Kong’s healthcare system emphasizes prevention and primary care, with only 8.4% of GDP spent on health compared to 17% in the US. Traditional Chinese medicine further reduces dependence on pharmaceuticals. Hong Kong’s lower hospitalization rates and focus on outpatient care imply less prescription drug use than Western nations...
