Guide

Oman – Health Issues

Since the 1970s, Oman has achieved extraordinary improvements in public health, yet those arriving from abroad should understand that chronic, lifestyle-driven conditions — above all diabetes, heart disease, and obesity — now represent the country’s foremost health challenge. The burden

Netherlands – Health Issues

By most measures, the Netherlands ranks among Europe’s healthier nations, boasting above-average life expectancy, a well-resourced healthcare system, and comparatively low rates of obesity and tobacco use. The dominant health burdens are non-communicable in nature — chiefly cancer, heart and

New Zealand – Health Issues

New Zealand ranks well on global health indicators, with life expectancy comfortably exceeding the OECD average. Even so, newcomers should not overlook the country’s substantial burden of lifestyle-related conditions — cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are all widespread. Mental

Morocco – Health Issues

Morocco is a middle-income nation navigating a major shift in its health landscape: chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer now drive the overwhelming majority of fatalities, while the risk of infectious illnesses — though substantially reduced —

Monaco – Health Issues

Monaco stands among the world’s most enviable places to reside when it comes to health, boasting the highest life expectancy on the planet and a healthcare system of exceptional calibre. The primary disease burden falls on lifestyle-related, non-communicable conditions such

Mexico – Health Issues

Mexico carries a two-sided health burden: chronic non-communicable conditions — including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity — are responsible for the majority of deaths, while infectious illnesses, concerns about water quality, and environmental hazards continue to demand attention. Life expectancy

Malaysia – Health Issues

Among Malaysia’s most critical public health challenges are non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — most notably cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity — which together account for the bulk of fatalities in the country. Expats should also familiarise themselves with endemic illnesses like

Malta – Health Issues

Malta ranks among the EU’s leaders in life expectancy and provides solid public healthcare, yet those planning to settle there should be aware of several significant public health realities: the country has some of Europe’s highest rates of obesity and

Luxembourg – Health Issues

Luxembourg ranks among the world’s healthiest and most generously resourced nations, with a life expectancy of 83.4 years and avoidable mortality rates that sit at the lower end of the OECD spectrum. Rather than infectious disease, the principal health burdens

Kuwait – Health Issues

The dominant health challenges facing Kuwait are rooted in lifestyle: rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease are extraordinarily high by any international measure. Those moving to Kuwait should also prepare for environmental hazards such as intense heat,