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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 3 MIN

The World's Healthiest Nations and Those Struggling

from Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast · host Social Progress Imperative

Happy World Health Day! From the top-performing leaders in Asia to the surprising decline in health indicators among rich countries, we are exploring the 2026 Social Progress Index and analyzing the countries with the best health scores and those falling dangerously behind.Success isn’t just about doctors; it’s about building a healthy society. Topics covered in the episode:Top-ranked healthiest countries Which are the top-ranked countries in Latin America  The U.S. and the health crisis in Russia and the post-Soviet statesHow poverty and inequality drive global health trendsPlease follow and rate our show! Explore our work at https://www.socialprogress.org/Interested in the Social Progress Index? Learn more. Help us advance social progress across the world! Your donation makes a huge difference to us. Donate now! Want the full story? Subscribe to our newsletter! 

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Happy World Health Day! From the top-performing leaders in Asia to the surprising decline in health indicators among rich countries, we are exploring the 2026 Social Progress Index and analyzing the countries with the best health scores and those falling dangerously behind. Success isn’t just about doctors; it’s about building a healthy society. Topics covered in the episode: Top-ranked healthiest countries Which are the top-ranked countries in Latin America The U.S. and th...

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