In these countries the people live the healthiest

Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations of Switzerland. There is a lot of sun, beautiful beaches, a relaxed lifestyle and good food – offering a Mix that gets apparently the Locals as well. According to the "Healthiest Country Index in 2019," the news Agency Bloomberg, Spain is the healthiest country in the world. Also the Italians, Icelanders, Japanese and Swiss are therefore fit.

In comparison to the last Ranking by 2017, Switzerland has fallen by two ranks on the fifth place and is clearly ahead of neighbouring countries such as France, Austria and especially Germany, which has lost seven positions and only on place 23.

For the international comparison, various factors played a role: about the life expectancy, the mortality rates due to communicable diseases, the consumption of alcohol and nicotine, exercise, nutrition, the dissemination of high blood pressure or Obesity, but also environmental aspects such as access to clean water. Bloomberg has aggregated data from the world health organization and the world Bank, and the results of various studies taken into account.

To the positive assessment of Spain the Mediterranean diet contributes, among other things. So the consumption of nuts and virgin olive oil helps to diseases, mainly vascular, to reduce. Other Mediterranean countries such as Italy, France, Cyprus, Greece and Malta, are also among the healthiest countries in the world.

basic medical care has improved in Spain in the last decade. Cardiovascular diseases decline, deaths due to cancer as well. The country now has the highest life expectancy in the EU. Worldwide, only the Japanese and Swiss are even older. The University of Washington, the Spaniards will have in the year 2040 even the highest life expectancy at all.

"Healthiest Country Index 2019" Europe dominated: The darker the coloring, the healthier the country. Card: Bloomberg

countries with a well-functioning health system to dominate the international comparison. They are located primarily in Europe, Japan in Asia is an exception. In Africa, where communicable diseases are still widespread, people are living according to Bloomberg, the least healthy. 27 of the 30 most unhealthy countries in the world belong to the sub-Saharan Region.

it is noticeable, moreover, that the poor, Cuba is ahead of the USA. One reason could be the stronger focus of the Cuban government on preventive care. That the United States is not the healthiest Nations, is also on the diet. An even more important role in the drug use and suicide, which reduce the life expectancy of Americans is crucial.

(editing Tamedia)

Created: 19.03.2019, 09:11 PM