When it comes to urban stressin Italy it is almost inevitable to think about Milan. And unfortunately it is a correct thought. The Lombard capital has in fact been included in an international ranking between 10 most stressful cities in the world“Conquering” (if you can say so) theeighth place absolute and, at the same time, the Italian primacy. A position that is anything but enviable, which makes us reflect on the conditions of daily life in one of the most dynamic cities – but also more chaotic – in Europe.
The factors that feed the tension
The ranking was built by Dipndive, a company specialized in aquatic activities and well -being, which conducted a study by examining several parameters: noise pollution, air quality, level of crime, overcrowding, cost of living And public services. Each element was evaluated with a score from 0 to 100. Milan has scored a “Stress score” of 73also overcoming famous metropolises for their chaos like Paris.
Traffic, noise and sense of insecurity
The heart of the problem lies in intense trafficin the chronic parking difficultiesIn the constant noise who pervades the roads and in theHigh number of tourists and commuters who crowd the city every day. To this is added a widespread sense of insecurityso much so that Milan stands regularly at the top of the Italian charts on the subject of crime.
The city is often perceived as a place where it is earn wellbut yes lives with difficulty. The frenetic lifestyle, the tight work rhythms and the daily competition contribute to creating a constant feeling of voltage And mental fatigue.
In the case of Milan, the contrast between Opportunities and quality of life It is evident: if on the one hand it offers professional, cultural and leisure possibilities, on the other it requires a high price in terms of psychological well -being. One more reason to reflect on the importance of carving out spaces of calm Even in the most frenetic urban contexts.
The ranking of the 10 most stressful cities in the world
But we enter the juice of the ranking regarding the other most stressful cities in the world. At the top of this particular ranking we find Las Vegaswho obtained a score of 95 out of 100. Despite being an iconic destination for entertainment, it was extremely extremely noisy And overcrowdeddecidedly unsuitable for those looking for relaxation.
In second place it is placed San Francisco with 93 pointsespecially penalized by one bad air quality, High prices in restaurants and a high rate of crime. On the third step of the podium we find New York City (83), reported as the more expensive among the cities analyzed.
In total well six American cities they appear in the top 10: in addition to those already mentioned, there are also Los Angeles (79), San Diego (76) e Portland (72), all characterized by frenetic rhythms and high level of stress.
Among the European citythe most stressful is Londonfourth in the standings with 82 points. Despite the cultural and tourist offer, the British capital suffers from high cost of transport and services. Follow Zurich (77), the most surprising on the list due to its fame of efficiency to demonstrate that even the most organized centers are not immune to stress, e Pariswhich closes the top 10 with 71 pointspenalized by traffic and urban frenzy.
Below we leave you the world top10 of the most stressful cities in the world:
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
- New York City
- London
- Los Angeles
- Zurich
- San Diego
- Milan
- Portland
- Paris
