Singapore is the world's sixth 'blue zone,' successfully creating policy that promotes longevity for citizens, according to Dan Buettner who coined the term.
Singapore is the world's latest "blue zone" — defined as a place where people live longer and healthier lives.
In 2004, Buettner joined forces with National Geographic and the National Institute of Aging to try to "reverse engineer" longevity. The team identified parts of the world where people were living measurably longer lives, then worked to find out why people in such communities lived longer.
It begins with the realization that their people are their most valuable resource... It doesn't happen overnight. It's an ethos which creates a lens through which they look at policy.COE or certificate of entitlementResearch shows that people in blue zones tend to prioritize their loved ones and keep them nearby."Instead of warehousing old people in a retirement home, as we do in the United States, the older people there — they stay engaged with the family.
"The agenda of Lee Kuan Yew and his colleagues was different. They were trying to actually make sure people stayed healthy, rather than make money off of people," he added, referring to Singapore's founding father who was the country's first prime minister.Singapore is known for its strict laws. The ban on chewing gum or the hefty fines for eating on public transportation are popular examples.
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