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Finland and Uganda are the world's fittest countries

Competitors cross the finish line in a women's 100 metres semi-final at the world athletics championships in Helsinki.  Competitors cross the finish line in a women's 100 metres semi-final race at the world athletics championships in Helsinki August 8, 2005. Rain stopped just before the competition continued for the third day at the world championships on Monday. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi - RP6DRMWJMNAB

Finns are now smoking much less than they used to, and they have also changed their diets. Image: REUTERS/Alessandro

Hilary Brueck
Science reporter, Business Insider
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