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A groundbreaking new study from researchers at The Ohio State University has revealed a striking connection between living near coastal waters and increased life expectancy, raising intriguing questions for urban planning and health outcomes in Thailand. The international research, published in Environmental Research, found that people residing within approximately 30 miles (about 48 kilometers) of an ocean or gulf were likely to live a year or more longer than the US national average, while those living near large inland bodies of water—such as urban rivers and lakes—did not experience the same health boost, and sometimes had even shorter lifespans MedicalXpress.