The Life Time Expectancy in Japan

In 1944 and 1945, the census in Japan showed a decrease in population due to the war.
After the war a baby boom occurred and in 1965-70's, there was a dramtic increase in the population by those who were born just after the war.
Last few years, however, has shown a lowere birth rate with the population remaining about the same level.

The life time expectancy of Japan is highest in the world, for femail is 85 and for mail is 80 years old. For anyone over the age of 50, one can expect to live another 30-35 years longer.

Every goverment policy and system such as the tax, wealfare, pension and other social infrastructures agencies much think about this factor.

Why do Japanese live so long?

I believe the key to this is a result of food conditions during the period between 1935-1950.
Their priority during this time was the industry not food productions.
In fact, after the the war in 1945 , there would have been more death if it was not ro the U.S. food program.

When I read about the food conditions of before the war(for Japan China Conflict in 1937)
during the war, and after the war(it was worse than before), Japanese citizens had very little to eat.
Most theie diets consisted of rice, millet, fish and vegetables. There was very little meat and dairy products.
The food style was very different from the American diet.

The Japanese elders , now in their 80's and 90's grew up during this period of time .
That may have kept them healthy. In Japan the top cause of the death is cancer, not heart desease.

During my time growing up, we are accustomed to the American diet and style of eating including " junk foods" and soft drinks which may have an effect on our bodies' health.

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