5 Healthiest Countries In Asia

2. Japan  

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Japan has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, with an average of over 84 years.  The Japanese diet, rich in fish, vegetables, and whole grains, along with cultural practices like “hara hachi bu” (eating until 80% full), plays a significant role in maintaining the population’s health. In 2023, Japanese households spent an average of 17.5 thousand yen on private medical insurance premiums, a slight decrease from the previous year, and about 1.1 thousand yen per month on health fortification. The Medical Care Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 101.2 index points, an increase of 1.2 points since 2020.