Despite indulging in Friday slik candy treats and enjoying a few glasses of wine, Denmark has earned a commendable eighth place in global rankings for having the

fewest unhealthy habits. The study conducted by Medical Aid analyzed various factors that negatively impact people's health across 50 countries worldwide.

With a score of 3.28 out of 10 for an unhealthy lifestyle, Denmark can take pride in its achievements. However, the country does face challenges in terms of physical inactivity, with 28.5 percent of the population categorized as relatively inactive. Nevertheless, this figure is significantly lower than the leading nation, Saudi Arabia, where 55 percent of the population is physically inactive.

Denmark's alcohol consumption also stood out, with an average of 9.2 liters per person per year, ranking closely behind Latvia, the top consumer at 11.2 liters. The EU Commission's latest Country Health Profile highlights binge drinking among Danish adolescents and low physical activity as major public health concerns.

The top-ranking country in terms of the healthiest lifestyle is India, thanks to the lowest rates of obesity and smoking. Iceland, Sweden, Israel, and Finland follow closely behind. Among the Nordic countries, Denmark finishes last, with Norway securing the sixth position.

On the other end of the spectrum, Bulgaria emerged as the country with the unhealthiest lifestyle, scoring 7.94 out of 10, primarily due to its high smoking rate of 35.5 percent.

Not surprisingly, the United States, known for its fast food culture, recorded the highest obesity rate in the survey at 36.2 percent. South Africa topped the list for the highest prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, with 37,273 cases per 100,000 people.

Despite some areas for improvement, Denmark's overall healthy lifestyle habits have earned it a respectable position among the world's healthiest nations. Photo by Tysto, Wikimedia commons.