The vast majority of Swiss people say their health is "good" or "very good". Photo: Depositphotos Switzerland’s Federal Statistics Office on Tuesday released the latest edition of its wide-ranging health survey. Over 20,000 people aged 15 and over were asked about their health for the 2017 questionnaire. Here are some of the key findings. Smoking rates are still high (but falling among young people) A relatively high 27 percent Swiss people aged over 15 were smokers in 2017 (31 percent of men and 23 percent of women). This is down from 33 percent in 1997 but the same rate as in 2007. That Swiss figures compares to 15.1 percent of UK adults aged 18 and over, according to the UK Office for National Statistics and to 15.5 percent in the US as reported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On the positive front, the number of young people aged 15 to 24 smoking dropped from 44 percent in 1997 to 23 percent in 2017. There are also far fewer heavy smokers (20 … [Read more...] about Six things we learned from the new Swiss Health Survey
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Health Secretary mocked by MPs for geography gaffe
News / UK and world by Press Association October 30, 2018, 6:15 pm Updated: October 30, 2018, 6:39 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Matt Hancock was mocked in the Commons for a geography mix-up which saw him answer a York MP’s social care concerns by referring to Scotland. The Health Secretary appeared to believe Rachael Maskell was from the SNP as the Labour MP was sat near where the third largest party in Westminster is based in the chamber. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell jokingly shouted “get the map” as a Tory MP left the frontbench shortly after the gaffe. Speaking during the Budget debate, Ms Maskell (York Central) said: “I have very little hope for the old people of our country when they’ve cut £7 billion from the social care budget and only replaced it with £240 million. “How is that safeguarding our old people for the future?” Mr Hancock replied: “In … [Read more...] about Health Secretary mocked by MPs for geography gaffe
NHS funding boost for Scotland an ‘insult’, says Health Secretary
NHS funding boost for Scotland an ‘insult’, says Health Secretary BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has described Scotland’s share of increased NHS spending as an “insult” to the service and its patients. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-funding-boost-for-scotland-an-insult-says-health-secretary-37475287.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37475286.ece/0e33f/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_af3e3f27-9337-4539-a45b-019c991ac300_1 Email Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has described Scotland’s share of increased NHS spending as an “insult” to the service and its patients. She told MSPs the Scottish Government had been “short-changed” by the Chancellor to the tune of £54.5 million. Philip Hammond’s Budget took forward plans to increase funding for the NHS south of the border, meaning extra money for the Scottish Government under the Barnett formula. The Conservatives said … [Read more...] about NHS funding boost for Scotland an ‘insult’, says Health Secretary
Medical Association: Drop plan to keep surplus in health insurance budget
"On the basis of the opinions of experts and the supervisory board of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund, we propose to increase the expenditures of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund in the bill on the 2019 state budget by €4.2 million in order for it to be possible for the Estonian Health Insurance Fund to endorse a balanced budget and cut down on patient wait times," the EAL wrote.The association pointed out that the state budget bill saddles Haigekassa with the obligation to draw up a budget with a total net gain of €4.2 million for 2019."In a situation where the Estonian Health Insurance Fund is unable to finance the estimated need for medical services in full, the channelling of the resources of medical insurance into reserves is detrimental to patients," the petition read.According to the EAL, the government coalition's decision to increase healthcare financing beginning this year was "definitely the right decision," which prevented a rapid decrease in the … [Read more...] about Medical Association: Drop plan to keep surplus in health insurance budget
Strictly’s Stacey Dooley hospitalised after health fears
STACEY Dooley was seen in a hospital bed after health worries. By Samantha Bartlett / Published 30th October 2018 The Strictly Come Dancing star, who is partnered with Kevin Clifton on the BBC show, had to be carted off to hospital as she thought she'd broken a bone. However Stacey Dooley confirmed she was fine in an Instagram post.The TV presenter was seen posing with a peace sign as she lay in a hospital room.She told her 311,000 followers: "Nothing's broke! All the drugs and all the cuppas gonna hook us up!" Related Articles Strictly's Shirley Ballas divides fans as she strips to lacy slip: 'Put some clothes on' Strictly Come Dancing star sparks concern with shock injury reveal: 'What happened?' Seann Walsh for I’m a Celebrity? Comedian tipped for show after Strictly boot “Nothing's broke! All the drugs and all the cuppas gonna hook us up!” Stacey Dooley The 31-year-old also seemed to confirm she would still be performing on this … [Read more...] about Strictly’s Stacey Dooley hospitalised after health fears