But researchers say that good health isn’t entirely a Western phenomenon, as many transitional economies also report good levels of health.

The study included participants from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the Philippines, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, India, South Korea, Brazil, Denmark, China, Taiwan, France and Hong Kong.

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