The Country With the Best Health: Where Is It?
Apr 27, 2022
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The world is becoming more and more aware of the need to have healthier lifestyles and adopt a more active and nutritious diet. This is especially true in developed countries, where fast food chains have become the norm and many people are over-fed with processed food. The good news is that the majority of people in the world still have excellent health, and even in the most developed countries there are certain pockets of excellence that stand out. We compiled a list of the top 10 countries with the best overall health, based on a variety of factors including life expectancy, infant mortality, stress levels, nutrition, and access to healthcare. These statistics paint a picture of each country's priorities, and it will be interesting to see how these rankings change over time. Here are the rankings made by depositphotos.com1. Switzerland
Switzerland has a high life expectancy of 82 years, which is the longest in the world. It also has an infant mortality rate of only 2.6 percent, which is the lowest in Europe. Switzerland's stress levels are low, and it has a strong culture of healthy living.
2. Singapore
Singapore is a small country with a population of just 5.6 million people. Thanks to the country's health care system, Singapore has the lowest infant mortality rate (2.8 per 1,000 live births) and the highest life expectancy at 81 years old. Singapore's nutrition levels are high, as well as its stress levels and access to healthcare.
3. Andorra
Andorra is a small country in the western region of the Pyrenees mountains. This country has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world and has one of the lowest infant mortality rates as well. Andorra also has a high level of health awareness, with its citizens demonstrating some of the most positive attitudes towards their own health.
4. japan
Japan is one of the most developed countries in the world, with a highly educated population and a work-life balance that few other places can boast. Its people also live longer than most, with life expectancy at 89 years old for males and 83 years old for females. The country has a high rate of male suicide, which has been attributed to its aging population without enough jobs for them. Japan has lower rates of obesity, smoking, drinking, and crime than many other countries.
5. Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the many countries that is known for its excellent health. The country has a life expectancy of 80, infant mortality rates of 5, and healthy food access. In 2010, Costa Rica was ranked number 1 in Latin America and number 18 in the world for lowest stress levels. Costa Rica also has one of the highest percentages of people with access to healthcare in the world - 85 percent have access to quality care.
6. Ireland
In Ireland, the average life expectancy is 82.2 years, which makes it one of the countries with the best health. Infant mortality is 8.6 per 1,000 live births, and stress levels are low at 4.1 percent of the population. This country also has a high level of nutrition with a daily intake of 3200 to 3800 calories from food sources. There is no access to healthcare for all citizens of Ireland, but this doesn't mean that people aren't covered. The government ensures that citizens have a basic care package that covers uninsured costs for hospitalization and medication for those who need it.
7. Netherlands
Japan, Sweden, Norway Netherlands: The Netherlands has a high life expectancy at 82.1 years, with an infant mortality rate of 3.6 per 1000 live births, and low stress levels, which are important for healthy living. Japan: Japan has the lowest percentage of people with diabetes in the world at just 1 percent, the highest life expectancy at 83 years old, and an infant mortality rate that is lower than the other countries on this list. Sweden: Sweden has one of the highest life endpoints for women at 84 years old, despite having a relatively low number of professional women compared to other countries on this list. Norway: Norway has an impressive 2-year survival rate for cancer patients; 95 percent of patients are alive after two years after diagnosis.
8.Estonia
Estonia is a small country in Northern Europe, with a population of 1.3 million and an area of 45,200 square kilometers. It has a high life expectancy at birth at 80 years on average, which is the second highest in the world. Estonia also has one of the lowest infant mortality rates at 3.27 deaths per 1,000 live births. 8. Latvia Latvia is located in Eastern Europe and it has a population of 2.05 million people with an area of 66,700 square kilometers. With very similar statistics to Estonia, Latvia has a high life expectancy at birth at 80 years on average, as well as low infant mortality with 3.81 deaths per 1,000 live births (the 11th lowest). 10. Netherlands The Netherlands is located in Western Europe and it has a population of 17 million people with an area of 32,526 square kilometers. The Netherlands not only boasts excellent health statistics but they have the third highest life expectancy at birth at 81 years old on average (a whopping 18 years longer than their closest competitor). And if you're curious about what country comes out on top for health overall? That would be Japan!
9. Bhutan
Bhutan is a country in the Himalayas that has a population of 774,000. Bhutan is home to many beautiful mountains and pristine forests. It has an excellent health care system and includes environmentalism as part of its culture. The life expectancy for Bhutanese citizens is 73 years old, making the infant mortality rate 0.8% from birth – 1 year old. Bhutan’s average income per capita is $3,500 USD and unemployment rates hover around 0%.
10. Germany
Life expectancy: 81.1 years Infant mortality rate: 2.1 per 1,000 live births Stress: 8.0% Nutrition: 27% of daily diet is made up of fruits and vegetables Healthcare access: 84% of the population has basic health insurance coverage.