9) France
While France isn’t immune to the rising obesity trend, they are still much thinner than many of their European counterparts. That hasn’t stopped the government from tackling the issue of obesity fiercely, though. Its healthcare system was also the top ranked by the WHO and is a universal system largely funded by the government. Some of the reasons the French likely enjoy their longevity of 79.4 years for men and 85.4 for women include portion control, leisurely meals, walking and bike riding, all of which appear to counteract the rich pastries and wine. Despite an increasing number of bans on smoking, it remains a popular pastime, especially with teens. France still sees many of the same health issues as other Western countries.
