Social inequality affects danish health

New statistics from the Danish National Institute of Public Health show widespread physical and mental health issues among citizens, despite living in a country known for peace, welfare, free education, and healthcare. Results from over 10,000 respondents indicate a persistent problem with obesity, unhealthy eating and insufficient exercise, with nearly one in five being severely overweight, often leading to chronic diseases. Mental health is also deteriorating, with stress, anxiety, and loneliness on the rise. Research Chief Anne Illemann Christensen emphasizes the social inequality revealed across all health parameters, notably among those with less education who are more likely to exhibit multiple risk factors and diseases. The pattern isn’t new but solutions are yet to be found, and Karin Friis Bach from Danish Regions is calling for serious preventive measures to address these health issues.