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List Ranks Africa’s Stressful Cities

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A study published by CBD and wellness brand VAAY has analysed and ranked 100 major global cities globally according to how stressful they are. The study titled: The Least and Most Stressful Cities Index 2021 was conducted based on 15 stress-indicating categories such as pollution levels, traffic congestion, unemployment rates, and access to healthcare to determine the most and least stressful destinations. The result of the study found that Mumbai in India is the world’s most stressful city. Lagos, which ranked 99th on the list, is the most stressful city in Africa and the only African city in the bottom 10. Some other African cities on the list include Johannesburg, Algiers, Nairobi, Dakar, and Cairo.

SOURCE: BUSINESS INSIDER

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