What country is most lactose tolerant?
                                
                                
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                                While an estimated 65% of the total human population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy, the prevalence of lactose tolerance varies dramatically around the world. Northern European countries consistently rank highest for the ability to consume dairy products without discomfort, a trait known as lactase persistence.