They Say Spain is Healthier than the UK

People always say that the Spain is a healthier place to be.  The warmth, the sun, rather than the cold, damp weather of the UK.

In nearly 9 years of living here I have:-


been rushed to hospital, not once but twice.

had Bells Palsy - Facial Paralysis

had a throat infection so bad couldn´t eat for a week including my Christmas Dinner

had Gastroenteritis / Food Poisoning so many times Ive lost count

and loads more stuff.

I wasn´t the healthiest whist living in the UK but Id never been sick until Id moved here.  Never been in an ambulance until I moved here and certainly never had any paralysis.  

What about you?  Are you heathier or worse since living here?

I guess the reason why I'm thinking about this is because its Health Insurance Renewal Time and also Helicopteros Santitarious.  I know, its alot of cover, and I really don't particularly like Helicopteros, but they do come in use when you need an ambulance like I have needed...twice!  I have heard horrific stories of ambulances taking hours to arrive.  Just to use it once in an emergency and thats paid for...surely! 


Surely your health comes first at any expense?