7 of the healthiest cities to live in across the world

OSLO IN NORWAY HAS A LOW INFANT MORTALITY RATE OF 2.5 DEATHS PER 1,000 LIVE BIRTHS

There is no doubt that urbanisation has taken a heavy toll on city dwellers’ health. But some cities fare better than others. To promote cooperation among countries in addressing the challenges of urbanisation, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world, The United Nations General Assembly, celebrates World Cities Day, every year (October 31).

Here, we take a look at some of the healthiest cities to live in across the world:

Amsterdam: This city ranked first in a study done by rental agency Spotahome, who analysed data from the World Health Organization, a travel website, and the CIA World Factbook to score each city on health, gym availability and quality, life expectancy, obesity, and green space. Amsterdam scored the highest in terms of average gym score, less obesity in adults, green spaces and work-life balance.

Adelaide: Just 1.38% of adults in this Australian city have obesity, and the air and water quality is 8.88%. Apart from Adelaide, cities like Perth, Brisbane and Canberra also made it to the index.

Seville: The Spanish city has a life expectancy at birth of 82 years. The city runs a successful community bicycle sharing programme as well. And residents are exposed to just 7.1 micrograms of pollution.

Oslo: This city in Norway has a low infant mortality rate of 2.5 deaths per 1,000 live births. The exposure to air pollution is also just 5.6 micrograms per cubic metre, and their life expectancy is 82 years.

Stockholm: The Swedish city has done a lot of work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution levels. Residents are also exposed to just seven micrograms of pollutant, which is among the least in the world.

Munich: The German city has a gym rating of 6.62, obesity rate of just 2.87, and air and water quality of 9.17. It is sometimes dismissively called as ‘toytown’ as it has so little dirt or grime.

Tokushima: This city in Japan has a country life expectancy of 84 years, one of the longest of any country. It is abundant in flora and fauna, and the infant mortality rate is just 2.7. Other cities in Japan that rank high includes Okayama and Kagoshima.

Residents of Seville in Spain are exposed to just 7.1 micrograms of pollution

Amsterdam is one of the healthiest cities to live in and scored the highest in terms of average gym score, less obesity in adults, green spaces and worklife balance