10 Countries With The Best Climate For Longevity

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5. Netherlands

Life expectancy: 81.6 years

HDI score: 0.922

The Netherlands boasts an economy that is considered among the top 20 in the world. The unemployment rate is at about 7 percent according to the World Bank in a 2013 report. Their healthcare policy is rather effective, despite the cost being high. Health insurance is mandatory, but the hospitals and insurance companies operate under a “for profit” policy. The mandatory health care likely contributes to its place on this list of the 10 countries with the best climate for longevity.

10 Countries With The Best Climate For Longevity

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