A report from Sweden's Public Health Agency indicates that while around 70% of the population aged 16 to 84 is in good health, issues like mental illness and obesity are increasing. Notably, life expectancy has risen to over 83 years, and key mortality rates have decreased. However, one in ten report serious mental stress, especially among young women. Socio-economic factors contribute to health disparities, with those in lower economic brackets faring worse in health outcomes, prompting concerns about overarching health inequalities despite overall positive trends.
The majority of Swedes are in good health, according to a new report, but issues like mental illness and obesity highlight ongoing inequalities.
The report indicates that around 70 percent of Swedes aged 16-84 are in good health, with figures rising to 90 percent among children and young people.
Despite good averages, rising mental illness and growing obesity rates signal troubling trends that disproportionately affect certain populations in Sweden.
Socio-economic status significantly impacts perceived health, with individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds reporting worse health outcomes compared to their wealthier counterparts.
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