A recent study by the Directorate for Research, Studies, and Statistics (Drees) reveals a steady increase in ‘healthy life expectancy’ in France, with women reaching 77 years and men 75.5 years in 2023. The study highlights that life expectancy without…
Germany’s largest statutory health insurance provider, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), reported a record high in sick leave claims for 2024, with insured employees averaging 17.7 days off work from January to November. This exceeds previous years, attributed primarily to respiratory illnesses…
In 2022, 31% of Swiss individuals aged 15 and older were overweight, and 12% were classified as obese, according to a report from the Federal Statistical Office. The prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1992, increasing from 5% to…
