Advertisement

These are the 10 unhealthiest countries in the world

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.

Oxford student who stabbed Tinder date in the leg spared jail due to her ‘career potential’
Top North Korean diplomat says Donald Trump has ‘declared war’
Benefits cheat who pictured herself snorkelling on holiday escapes jail sentence
Ancient scroll ‘reveals the secrets of how the Pyramids were built’

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.