YOH! SA is world's 10th unhealthiest country
If health is really wealth, South Africans are in a whole lotta trouble...
We know what it's like to tuck into a tasty dessert after dinner, see the bottom of a big bag of chips or even drink a cold drink on the daily.
But the truth is many South Africans do not have the means to eat a healthy and sustainable meal every single day. This has ultimately led SA to slide down the list of the world's healthiest countries.
A recent study has ranked Mzansi as the tenth-worst country for unhealthy lifestyle habits.
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There are a myriad of health issues facing the country.
The study recorded the highest rates of sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevalence. IOL reports that 37 273 out of 100 000 people have STDs.
SA also had the tenth-highest obesity rate at 28.3% of the population and the 14th-highest inactivity rate.
However, the good news is South Africa scored 14th lowest on alcohol consumption and 15th lowest on smoking rates at 16.6% of the population.
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All of these worrisome scores tell us that we need a change. Hopefully, this is something our country can work on during the rest of the year.
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