To be healthy, we are told all the time that you have to eat healthy. But also do physical activity. Without forgetting the impact of our relationships, whether they are simply professional or even personal. A set of things to put in place to live longer and be in shape. However, many forget that the environment in which we live also occupies an important place. And with pollution in cities, it must be said that certain places are healthier than others.
The impact of urban health pollution
Pollution in cities affects particularly the quality of life of the inhabitantsbut also their health. Indeed, the latter mainly results from polluting gas emissions from transport, industries, heating … in short human activity. Acts of everyday life that contribute to the degradation of air and promote the appearance of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Without forgetting environmental impact. By dint of living in such conditions, we end up getting used to it and we forget that our environment is far from healthy. At least until a purer area is breathed in another city. And in France, a particular region stands out from the others in this case.
An important study
Following the success of its study last year, the Zava specialized medicine site decided to renew its survey in order to designate the ideal place of life in France. A place that combines well-being and quality of life. For once, the latter have looked into the departments that excel in crucial fields for health and their inhabitants. To achieve this, the site has screened many criteria such as
Access to green spaces, infrastructure and health services.
However, it is not for nothing if the study has looked into these criteria in particular. Indeed, the latter contribute enormously to a healthier lifestyle. “” “By promoting regular, outdoor physical activity, such as cycling or walking, these elements contribute to caloric expenditure, muscle development and obesity prevention as well as diseases associated with it”Recalls the site.
What is the healthiest region in France?
According to this study, a region in France stands out from the others. The latter is presented as the most conducive place for a healthy life. These are the High-alpes. This department rises at the top of the ranking with an impressive score of 9.53 out of 10. A result that the place must largely in air quality. Indeed, you should know that Pollution scores in this region are very low, or 1.03 out of 10. But that’s not the only reason. The Hautes-Alpes also shine for excellent access to health care.
On site, there are 0.71 hospital there, More than 50 general practitioners and nearly 4 dieticians for 10,000 inhabitants. An exceptional level of infrastructure. In the ranking, other departments have also obtained good scores. Namely the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence which seize second place with 9.51 in front of Savoy with 9.45 out of 10.
