The National Report on Health 2008 "Health in Switzerland" published Thursday by the Swiss Center of Health cites the unequal distribution of health and increases es troubels as psychological challenges .
According to the report, the unequal distribution of health in the population is mainly due to different levels of training and economic situation more or less favorable.
The increase in mental disorders and chronic diseases among others explained by population aging, the living conditions and individual behavior.
The report also indicates that the individual was the primary cause of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes. But research shows more clearly that the health of an individual is also determined by external factors. The social situation and living conditions are described as social determinants.
The report shows that migrants, the elderly living in precarious financial conditions or single parents and they are particularly concerned by health problems.
In Switzerland, people with low educational level often suffer more than others to obesity, cardiovascular disease or lung cancer.
According to the report, the unequal distribution of health in the population is mainly due to different levels of training and economic situation more or less favorable.
The increase in mental disorders and chronic diseases among others explained by population aging, the living conditions and individual behavior.
The report also indicates that the individual was the primary cause of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes. But research shows more clearly that the health of an individual is also determined by external factors. The social situation and living conditions are described as social determinants.
The report shows that migrants, the elderly living in precarious financial conditions or single parents and they are particularly concerned by health problems.
In Switzerland, people with low educational level often suffer more than others to obesity, cardiovascular disease or lung cancer.
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