Social differences: health inequalities among older adults
Neuchâtel, 14.10.2019 - The impact of social differences on health does not disappear with age. Persons aged 55 and over with a tertiary education generally enjoy better health and have better health habits than those with basic education. They are also more likely to have psycho-social resources such as strong social support (46% compared with 31%) or a high level of vitality (64% compared with 41%). These are some of the results from the Federal Statistical Office’s (FSO) latest publication.
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).
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Martine Kaeser, FSO, Population Health, tel.: +41 58 463 66 94,
e-mail: martine.kaeser@bfs.admin.ch
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Federal Statistical Office
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