10 Healthiest Countries in the World
Do your 2020 resolutions involve getting healthier? How about traveling more? You can easily knock two goals out at once by paying a visit to some of the world’s more health-conscious countries. The Bloomberg Global Health Index is a study that ranks 163 countries based on variables such as life expectancy, environmental factors, and health risks including malnutrition, high blood pressure, and tobacco use—and the latest edition will help you decide which destinations to visit next. The bad news: The United States did not make the top 10 (it currently sits at position 35). The good news: Some of our absolute favorite countries are ranked among the world’s healthiest, which means you can sample some amazing cuisines and see one-of-a-kind landscapes while tackling those resolutions. Without further ado, here are the healthiest countries to visit in 2020.
This article was originally published in March 2017. It has been updated with new information.