1. Japan
men: 108
women: 58.9
As we have already noted before, Japan is among the first countries with the lowest rates of heart and coronary disease in the world. Although a large percentage of the male population are active smokers (30% of men older than 20 years, compared to only 10% of women), the figure has been declining steadily for some decades now. Some scientists note that it is probably the main reason for low rates of cardiovascular diseases and deaths in Japan, despite rising rates of obesity and cholesterol levels. Japanese generally have a healthier lifestyle, with a healthier diet, rich in seafood.
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