The unhealthiest countries in the world have been revealed – and it makes for grim reading for Europe.
Research from the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlights the countries whose residents need to change their lifestyle in order to lower their risk of developing life-threatening illnesses.
The countries were ranked according to alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption and obesity prevalence.
Eastern Europe emerged as the most unhealthy region in the world, with 9 of the 10 top spots on the list occupied by countries in the territory.
The research also found non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are now the primary cause of premature deaths worldwide, killing over 36 million people each year.
These deaths are caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices such as drinking, smoking and an unbalanced diet.
The United Nations health agency has now put pressure on governments around the world to do more to tackle the global health crisis.
The world’s unhealthiest countries have been revealed – and it makes grim reading for Europe.
Research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found the countries whose residents need to change their lifestyle in order to lower their risk of life-threatening illnesses.
Eastern Europe emerged as the most unhealthy region in the world, with 9 of the 10 top spots on the list occupied by countries in the territory.
A large percentage of these conditions are self-inflicted, caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices such as drinking, smoking and an unbalanced diet.
The United Nations health agency is now putting pressure on governments around the world to do more to tackle the global health crisis.
The list below shows the top ten unhealthiest countries.
10 United States
The United States was the only non-European country to rank
in the top 10, thanks to the fact that it has one of the highest rates of
obesity in the world. (Wikipedia)
9. Lithuania
Tied with the United States at the bottom end of the top 10
is Lithuania. (Wikipedia)
8. Luxembourg
Luxembourg residents are at risk of death due to harmful
behaviours like smoking and drinking. (Wikipedia)
7. Poland
Poland is yet another Eastern European country to make the
list. (Pexels)
6. Croatia
A popular tourist destination, Croatia is nevertheless one
of the unhealthiest countries in the world. (Pixabay)
5. Hungary
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Hungary is home to both stunning architecture and unhealthy
residents. (Wikipedia)
4. Slovakia
Citizens in Slovakia will not be happy to be in the top 5
unhealthy countries of the world. (Pixabay)
3. Belarus
The landlocked country of Belarus comes in fourth place in
unhealthy levels. (Wikipedia)
2. Russia
Russia came in second place, with some of the most unhealthy
residents on the planet. (Wikipedia)
1. Czech Republic
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The Czech Republic is the unhealthiest country in the world,
with nation’s citizens emerging as some of the heaviest drinkers. (Pixabay)
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