List and discuss the reasons why the citizens of Abkhasians who live in the mountainous regions of the former Soviet republic of Georgia have extended life expectancies. How would these conditions account for an increased life expectancy?
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The three reasons believed to be responsible for the Abkhasians' extended life span are diet, physical activity, and community.
(1 ) Their diet includes little meat and a great amount of fruits and vegetables. This would be lower in cholesterol, fats, calories, and other elements that a Western diet of fatty meat and processed food provides.
(2 ) Lifelong physical activity keeps the body in shape and the mind alert while burning calories.
(3 ) A sense of community gives purpose and meaning to life, surrounding the elderly with family and friends. In many cultures, it is not uncommon for a person to die less than a year after a spouse. In this culture, a heightened sense of community provides an incentive to live longer.
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