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How healthy do young people feel across the EU?

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Although a large majority of young people in the EU view their health positively, socio-economic and gender disparities affect their well-being across the 27-member bloc.

Breakdown
  • The percentage of young people in the EU who feel healthy has dropped slightly since 2010. 11s
  • Young people in Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are least likely to report good health, while those in Romania, Greece, and Croatia are most likely. 19s
  • Chronic health issues affect 16.3% of young people in the EU, with women more likely to be affected. 45s
  • The gender gap in chronic health issues is most pronounced in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden. 53s
  • Young people from lower-income groups are nearly twice as likely to have moderate or severe disabilities as those from wealthier backgrounds. 1m 20s
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