Characteristics of Longevity Factor with Time and Spatial Changes
2003
Kim, H.J. | Jung, N.S. | Lee, J.J. (Seoul Naitonal University, Suwon, Korea Republic | Kim, D.S. (Choongnam National University, Daejeon, Korea Republic) Yoon, S.S. (Choongbuk National University, Chungju, korea Republic)
In this study, we research abou the relationships of human longevity and environments, inducted the significant factors of longevity from the statistical analysis, and represented spatial distribution of longevity using geographic information system. The factors confining human longevity can be categorized by geography/geology, climate/weather, economy, and social welfare. After analyzing statistical data, dependent variable which means the longevity index is defined by the ratio of population more than 85 years old among population more than 65 years old. The results of analysis show that longevity are related with waterworks ratio, temperature, local tax ratio, and latitude.
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