FX.co ★ Top 5 lead countries in terms of ecological well-being and the level of nation's health

According to estimates of the specialists from Yale University, having developed Environmental Performance Index, an indicator which helps to evaluate actions taken by the state on the nation's health, there is a number of countries where these issues is among priorities. Experts measured countries on three citeria: green focus, attention to citizens' health, and use of innovation in these spheres. We suggest to get acquainted with the list of states paying greater attention to these issues.

Sweden

The palm of victory is tightly held by Sweden, the leader of the last year's rating. The public policy aims at maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Experts note the high level of availability of medical services in the country.

Switzerland

The second place among the healthiest and advanced green economies is taken by Swithzerland. There is a very high indicator of life expectancy in the country as well as a well-developed entrepreneurship. Switzerland is considered to be one of the most innovative countries in the world.

Finland

The third place of honor in the list of the best countries in terms of ecology and health goes to Finland. Medicine is well developed in the country, and higher attention is paid to renewable energy. Authorities are very interested in improvement of environmental conditions.

Norway

The fourth place in the rating is taken by Norway. Among the government measures, taken by the authorities for improvement of the environmental condition, is a logging ban. The population of Norway has high life expectancy, the quality of which is estimated as perfect. Every resident of the country has an access to professional medicine services.

Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun, where there is one of the highest indicator of life expectancy in the world, closes the top five leaders in terms of ecology and nation's health. The rate is especially high for women. A number of experts attributes this to the adundance of seefood in the diet of the Japanese.