Repletion Index
A new way to measure the health and prosperity of a country.
Measures
Education
Education leads to good income and prosperous development of the country. To rank the education in a country we would look at the years of schooling each person has and is expected to receive, and the quality of the schooling.
Safety
Safety is a core element for the well being of individuals and contributes to the assurance of the people and leads to less vulnerability, stress, and anxiety in society. To measure safety we would look at the assault and homicide rates along with the amount of people in jail.
Income
A good income leads to the access of basic needs and a better overall well being. A steady income makes it easier and quicker to fulfil needs and desires for a person. To measure income we would consider the mean income of the country.
Environment
Environment Includes the amount of pollution generated and the measures put in place by the country to become more sustainable. To measure this look at the tonnes of pollution emitted by the country, the ratio of people to land and the number of policies put in place to help sustain the earth.
GDP
GDP is important because it measure development and prosperity of a country as a whole. Examining GDP scores given to a country would help rank the countries.
General Health
General health is extremely important because it allows everybody to live longer, fuller and happier lives. It gives everybody the chance to reach their full potential. To measure general health it is important to look at the ease of access to health care and the prominence of disease or health disorders in the country.
High Ranking Countries
Japan is one of the highest ranking countries because of it's outstanding education system and it's safety. Although it may not rank as high in the health aspect, the people of Japan have generally high incomes.
Canada
The health and safety of Canada is just about the best you can get. Extremely high standards in education have resulted in a high ranking for Canada. Though environmental standards aren't quite as high, Canada has achieved a very good rating.
Switzerland
Environment and income scores were two of the highest for Switzerland. They care about the earth and pollution, while still having a balance with industrial companies. Switzerland may not have scored perfectly in safety, but it is still one of the top places to live.
Low Ranking Countries
With the safety of Brazilian citizens being a major concern, Brazil scored low on the repletion index. Their education system and average income didn't help them score any higher. With that said, Brazil is still a beautiful country and a major tourist spot.
Chile
In as many as 5 categories, Chile scored extremely low. Education, safety, income, environment and health standards are not nearly as high as they should be. Chile has made tons of progress over the past decade and is still working hard to become a better country.
Congo
Congo's GDP score does not nearly compare to those of the higher ranking countries. The history of Congo includes many wars, and has led to low safety. There are also many prominent diseases in the Congo and so the health of Congo isn't too great. However, Congo is a fairly young country and is still developing. Also, the mean amount of schooling is only 8 years.
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