Mumbaikers highest on happiness index; Delhittes 2nd last: Survey

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: A survey by Pan-India revealed Delhi as the second last city on the happiness index out of five big cities across the country, says a report.

The survey, conducted ahead of World Heart Day, found Mumbai to be the happiest city although residents eat unhealthy food and lead a sedentary lifestyle.

The survey rated Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore and Kolkata using a healthy lifestyle score - a cumulative indicator of factors, including eating habits, activity levels and happiness, says a TOI report.

They survey also found that nearly four out of 10 Mumbaikers may have high cholesterol levels -one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease.

Chandigarh, which scored the lowest on the happines meter, was found to be the most active city, however, Delhi also lagged in eating habits and physical activity levels.

Mumbai and Kolkata shared the third position in eating habits and activity levels, which means both the cities can improve in both the factors.