Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Medindia
Advertisement

Which is the Unhealthiest Country in The World?

by Julia Samuel on September 28, 2017 at 7:19 PM
Which is the Unhealthiest Country in The World?

Czech Republic, the country with the heaviest drinkers in the world with each individual consuming 13.7 litres of alcohol per annum is the unhealthiest in the world.

Each individual consumes at least 1.5 shots a day. It also ranked 11th highest for tobacco consumption. 

Advertisement


Following the list in second to sixth places are Russia, Slovenia, Belarus, Slovakia and Hungary respectively.

A new research conducted by Clinic Compare alcoholic consumption, tobacco consumption and the prevalence of obesity in 179 countries around the world. These factors were used to analyze the healthiest and unhealthiest countries.
Advertisement

Eastern Europe is the unhealthiest region in the world, occupying 9 out of 10 spots on the list. The exception was the US, which ranked 10th in the joint place with Lithuania. 

Oceania tops the list for obesity with 41% of the population in Samoa having BMI more than 30. Fiji, Tonga and Kiribati were also in the top 10 list for obesity. 

List of Healthiest Countries

Afghanistan enjoys being the healthiest country, with second lowest rate of obesity in the world. Only 2.7% of the population had a BMI over 30. Ius residents only smoked 83 cigarettes a year and drank the least alcohol. 

The reason for the country's health is the law which prohibits the consumption and possession of alcohol. Guinea is the second healthiest country, followed by Niger and Nepal, none of whom rival the drinking culture in Eastern European countries.  

Source: Medindia
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest Lifestyle and Wellness News

Social Media Reshapes New Parenting Journeys
Amid the challenges of caring for newborns and toddlers, a study notes a rising trend of new parents seeking social media's help for managing their children.
Social Isolation With No Family & Friends Visits Linked to Mortality Risk
Lack of friends and family visits is tied to a 39% increased risk of mortality that can be used to develop effective therapies associated with social isolation.
Sunscreen & Its Pseudoeffects of Sun Protection
Compared to wearing sun-protective clothes and avoiding the sun, using sunscreen is the least effective way to prevent sunburn on the skin.
How Fruit & Vegetable Microbiomes Benefit Human Gut Health?
Bacterial diversity in the human gut is benefited by eating fruit and vegetables with microorganisms of probiotic and health-promoting characteristics.
Surprising Independence of Weight Loss
New research challenges the common notion that couples achieve better weight loss results.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
×

Which is the Unhealthiest Country in The World? Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests