America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.
The results of the group's annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September's Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.
The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. "We want to measure a country's health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare," the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.
The Social Progress Index gives the US poor marks. America may, however, still lead the world in funny cat videos.
(Score: 1) by i286NiNJA on Friday June 23 2017, @04:16PM (1 child)
Really? Please tell us of your adventures in the military buzzy.. also I'm sure you've never backed down from a fight in your life.
You're so full of shit if there was any truth to what you're saying you'd be dead by now. But it sounds cool right?
(Score: 3, Touché) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday June 23 2017, @05:25PM
Can't say as I remember ever doing so, no. Lost a few though.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.