When I say “I’m clearly more healthy than average” we are assigning some composite numeric rating to our individual health condition, a vague composite. Here I want to highlight a few elements relevant to myself

• dental .. my saliva probably has a stronger cleansing effect
• skin .. some individuals’ skin is less prone to radiation damage. Mine is more vulnerable
• bone density .. my bones are denser and more resistant to wear-n-tear
• flexibility .. reduces injuries. I score lower here.
• sleep .. a natural healing and self-repair. My mom can easily use sleep to recharge and recover from depletion. Am average.
• sexual health .. enhances physical and psychological well-being. I self-score higher than average.
• common cold .. Many of my colleagues easily catch the cold. I seldom do.
• coping devices .. contribute to a healthier system. They include meditation, sleep, workout, comfort foods, expressive writing,
• psychological defenses ..
• diet and exercise habits .. a crucial lifestyle defense. They make an individual “healthy” in terms of lifestyle.
• heart (+ lung) .. some hearts can last longer
• BMI deep-green
• overall immune system .. some immune systems are more resilient. In the U.S. I had only a few minor breakdowns (ear infection, fever)

Note I decided to exclude external factors such as healthcare infrastructure, support network etc.

In my list, common keywords are defense, robust/resilience,,, Each person’s system is under relentless attacks. The healthier system is basically more fortified.