September 10, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss Health Survey Shows Sharp Decline in Well-being
National health survey reveals concerning trends with only 10% reporting excellent health, down from 20% in 2020, with young adults particularly affected by sleep issues and exhaustion.
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- Only one in ten Swiss residents describe themselves as feeling very healthy, a significant drop from one in five in 2020.
- The decline in perceived health is steepest among young adults aged 18 to 35.
- The survey was conducted by research firm Sotomo among 2,807 respondents across Switzerland.
- Most Swiss people believe genetics play as large a role as lifestyle in determining longevity, contradicting scientific evidence.
By The Numbers
10%
Percentage of Swiss reporting excellent health
70%
Young adults feeling worn out from lack of rest
42%
Young adults rating psychological condition as fair or poor
30%
Under-36s reporting feelings of loneliness
They Said
"Only one in ten describe themselves as feeling very healthy, down from one in five when the insurer CSS began surveying well being in 2020."
"Nearly half of those aged 18 to 35 report poor sleep, alongside exhaustion, loneliness and psychological distress."