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Our health gets a 7.3

Our health gets a 7.3

The Dutch rate their health on average with a 7.3. Yet more than 80 percent are sometimes concerned about their health.

We are especially concerned about our weight and stress. Anxiety is mainly caused by a lot of sedentary work, unhealthy eating, old age or a congenital or hereditary condition.

In the blink of an eye
We keep a close eye on our health at home. For example, 87 percent of people have a scale at home. A quarter have a blood pressure monitor at home. An infrared lamp and a heart rate monitor can also be found in relatively many homes.

Other facts:
– Men are more concerned about their health (22 percent, compared to 14 percent of women).
– We love taking care of ourselves at home. The most sought-after devices are a facial sauna and a facial brush (15 percent). 14 percent would like to have a laser or IPL hair removal device.
– We are addressing our health concerns. In the past three years, 53 percent more exercise. 19 percent relax more often.

What grade do you give your health?