A global index reflecting economic security, health and other factors and not deducting for cold winters ranks Norway and Sweden with the highest level of well-being for older people. Of the 96 nations in the index, Afghanistan ranked last.
The Global AgeWatch Index, released on Tuesday, was compiled by HelpAge International.Switzerland, Canada and Germany joined Norway and Sweden in the top five.
The U.S. was eighth, Japan ninth, China 48th, Russia 65th and India 69th.