OCTOBER 2021 | SCANDINAVIAN MONTHLY
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5 Reasons Why Scandinavia Is One Of The Healthiest Regions In The World Text Tor Kjolberg
Many factors contribute to a country being healthy or unhealthy. Good health is more than expensive supplements and fruit juices. Generally, the healthiest countries are developed, have access to quality healthcare and clean drinking water and have lower rates of pollution. Read about the 5 Reasons why Scandinavia is one of the healthiest regions in the world. The Bloomberg Global Health Index 2019 ranks 169 of the healthiest and unhealthiest economies in the world; Using a variety of factors each country is given a rating out of a possible top score of 100. Sweden and Norway are two of the Top 10 countries in the world. In addition, Norway has some of the world’s longest-living people. Let’s dive into some possible reasons:
improve their mood, mental health and emotional wellbeing.
1. Friluftsliv (Outdoor life) Norwegians spend as much time outside as possible. In spite of much rain, or that the sun doesn’t even rise for three months in the northern part, Norwegians are still dedicated to the cause of getting outside. “Bad weather doesn’t exist – only bad clothing,” they say. They know outdoor life will
it is customary in Sweden and Norway to have a “stuga” or “hytte” in the countryside, where they spend family time in pure, unadulterated nature. Most Norwegians and Swedes enjoy the sense of freedom and the naturally good feeling of growing up picking berries and wild flowers in the forests and mountains. Fishing, mushroom hunting, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the lakes are good memories for most Scandinavian adults. Related: Comparing Nordic Healthcare Systems: Similarities And Differences
Feature image (on top): Photo by Andreas Zillner / Unsplash
