7 Healthiest Countries in the World, Spain Tops the List
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18 July 2024 22:59 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Health is an invaluable asset. Thus, maintaining the health of its citizens is a top priority for many countries in the world. Some of the healthiest countries in the world have high health index scores and are successful in increasing their citizens’ life expectancy.
So, what countries are the healthiest? To find out the answer, see the following list.
The Healthiest Countries in the World
According to data from the Bloomberg Global Health Index and World Health Organization (WHO) records, indicators for assessing the healthiest countries do not stop at life expectancy, but also accessibility to clean water, availability of health services, and the lifestyle of its citizens.
Quoting Data Pandas, here are the 7 healthiest countries in the world according to the 2023 Bloomberg Global Health Index.
1. Spain
Topping the list of healthiest countries in the world is Spain. This country has the highest health index in the world with 92.75. Spain has a universal healthcare system funded through taxes. The average life expectancy in this country is 82 years.
2. Italy
The next healthiest country is Italy with a health index of 91.95. Apart from a comprehensive healthcare system for its citizens, Italians are also known for having a healthy lifestyle.
3. Iceland
Next in line for the healthiest country in the world is Iceland with a health index score of 91.44 and an average life expectancy of 83 years. The country has the highest healthcare budget in the world, spending 8.6 percent of its GDP on healthcare in 2019.
4. Japan
Japan is the fourth healthiest country in the world with a health index of 91.38. The country has an average life expectancy of 84 years. One of the contributing factors is the healthy diet of its citizens, low obesity rates, and access to high-quality health services.
5. Switzerland
Coming in the fifth position is Switzerland with a health index of 90.93. The average life expectancy in Switzerland is 83 years. Switzerland has mandatory health insurance, which means everyone has access to basic healthcare services, regardless of the citizen's income or employment status.
6. Sweden
Sweden is the sixth healthiest country in the world with a health index score of 90.24 and an average life expectancy of 82 years. Sweden has a universal healthcare system with a focus on preventive medicine. Swedes are also known for having a healthy lifestyle and a diet that generally includes fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
7. Australia
The last country on this list is Australia with a health index score of 89.75 and an average life expectancy of 83 years. One of the contributing factors is its citizens’ good life qualities, clean environment, and easy access to healthy food. The Australian government also focuses on public health by implementing several programs to encourage healthy lifestyles such as anti-smoking campaigns, vaccination programs, and campaigns to promote healthy eating patterns and physical activity.
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