Study on the longevity phenomena and human settlements in rural China: Taking Zhongxiang city as an example
中国乡村长寿现象与人居环境研究——以湖北钟祥为例

Relationship between longevity phenomenon and human settlements in rural areas of China is an issue that geography and relevant disciplines focus on.Based on the multidisciplinary perspective of human geography,human settlement science,environmental science and rural community,the article illustrates the definition of longevity phenomenon in rural areas and analyzes the phenomenon of objective existence and its causes.Meanwhile,taking Zhongxiang city of Hubei Province as an example,this article comprehensively observes and studies the relationship between longevity phenomenon of rural China and the superior natural environment,harmonious social humanity environment and comfortable living condition.It examines five important aspects for reference,i.e.,the objective necessity of longevity phenomenon in rural areas,the comprehensiveness of the causes,the positive correlation between longevity and human settlements,the homogeneity of the longevity phenomenon between mountainous areas and plains and the immutability of a good health and a long life that human has been pursuing.Finally,this paper puts forward some suggestions in policy-making to build a rural human settlement which is conducive to a good health and a long life of residents.