Perth - One of the world's healthiest cities

[Admin]

The BBC website had an article online this week about the world's 'healthiest' cities. The article listed Singapore, Tokyo, Perth, Copenhagen and Monaco as the top 5.

 

Ranked in the top 10 for the Economist Intelligence Unit’s most liveable cities in 2013, Perth is also one of Australia’s healthiest cities for women.

 

The EIU ranking is based on five criteria: stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure and culture and environment.

 

And according to the magazine Australian Women’s Health, Perth is near the top of the list for healthy eating, mental wellbeing, life satisfaction and medical health.

 

Between 1998 and 2009, the number of cyclists in Perth increased by 450%, and Transperth, the city transit system, has installed bike shelters at many stations, so commuters who cycle to the train can lock up their wheels.

 

The warm climate and nearby Indian Ocean beaches mean residents have access to many outdoor and sporting activities, and in October 2013, government health agencies launched the Public Open Space Tool to enable Perth residents to locate parks and facilities near them.

 

“There is a culture of outdoor sport and activity here,” said Gemma Alexander, associate director of research for Savills Australia and New Zealand.

 

Source: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20131217-living-in-the-worlds-healthiest-cities

[Sal]

You'd think they'd be able to spell Fremantle correctly!

[kookylittlestar]

Sounds like a great article, shame the BBC has blocked it for people in the UK! Apparantley the overseas site isn't funded by UK taxpayers so they refuse us access to it!