LifeStyle of Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
kin ageing is influenced not only by biological factors but also by environmental and lifestyle conditions. Healthnews' Environmental Skin Aging Index ranks 157 countries based on factors like solar radiation, pollution, and climate. The top 10 countries where skin ages fastest are: Egypt (81.67) due to intense sunlight and pollution; Qatar (81.51) with high solar radiation and pollution levels; Saudi Arabia (79.29) and Yemen (77.76) with desert climates; Chile (79.06) affected by solar radiation and pollution; Niger (76.82), Oman (76.69), Bahrain (76.49), and Kuwait (75.05), all experiencing high UV exposure and heat; and Chad, where solar radiation significantly impacts skin health.