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Where in Europe do teens have the best and worst mental health?

In the 37 European countries included in a new study, boys are more likely than girls to report good mental health.

22/05/2025

Health news

Europe's teens are turning to vapes instead of taking drugs or alcohol

The new analysis tracked nearly 114,000 teenagers across 37 countries in Europe.

21/05/2025

Healthcare

Which countries in Europe pay the most for medicines?

Europeans pay different prices for medicines based on where exactly they live, but they spend way less than the US does.

13/05/2025

Health news

How do challenges facing Europe’s nursing workforce compare globally?

There is a shortage of 5.8 million nurses worldwide, and it’s being made worse by the demand for foreign-born healthcare professionals in Europe.

13/05/2025

Healthcare

Europe's doctors are getting older. Which countries are most at risk?

Projections reveal that an ageing health workforce is struggling to keep pace with the EU's rapidly ageing population. This is why it's an issue.

10/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Measles in the EU: Which countries are most affected?

March 2024 was the month with the highest recorded cases of measles between 2020 and 2025. Romania is the most affected EU country.

05/05/2025

wellbeing

Which country is home to Europe's heaviest drinkers?

Alcohol consumption in the EU has declined by 0.5 litres between 2010 and 2020. Bucking the trend, several countries have increased their consumption.

05/04/2025

Health news

Pee from 130 European cities reveals hike in recreational drug use

Illicit drugs found in wastewater from cities across Europe indicate a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study.

21/03/2025

Europe in Motion

Is the EU doing enough for patients with chronic illness?

Greece, Portugal and Romania have below-average scores on more than half of the indicators.

25/02/2025

Health news

Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact?

Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health.

15/02/2025

Europe in Motion

How are fertility treatments handled around the EU?

With the U-turn of Poland's public funding for IVF treatment, all EU member states now support this fertility treatment. However, the conditions and waiting times vary among the 27.

13/02/2025

Europe in Motion

Before Trump's WHO cutoff, who was funding the UN health organisation?

Following Trump's decision to withdraw the US funds from the WHO, a senior employee started a campaign to raise $1 billion. But which countries funded the organisation in 2024?

05/02/2025

Health news

This country is the most depressed in Europe. How does it compare?

A new report studied depression levels across Europe and in older and younger individuals, with the outlook for France looking particularly poor.

26/01/2025

Europe in Motion

How is noise pollution affecting EU citizens and their children?

More than 20% of EU citizens live in areas where traffic noise levels harm health. The European Court of Auditors claims lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution.

24/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Excess deaths decreased in Europe, despite health system challenges

November 2024 recorded 22,000 fewer excess deaths in the EU than in November 2023. Malta, Romania, and Slovakia recorded negative excess mortality rates.

22/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Which countries have the deadliest air pollution in Europe?

Deaths from air pollution have fallen in the EU, but mortality rates were highest in Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary.

20/01/2025

wellbeing

If you live here, you're breathing some of the deadliest air in Europe

Fine particulate matter contributed to about 239,000 deaths in Europe, but the burden was felt more deeply in some parts of the continent than others.

11/01/2025

wellbeing

This country's children are Europe's unhappiest. How does it compare?

The UK ranked lowest in children's well-being in Europe. How do countries compare and what do experts believe is behind the decline in life satisfaction?

24/12/2024

Healthcare

Where do you have the best chance of surviving cancer in Europe?

Cancer survival estimates in Europe highlight notable geographical and economic disparities. Several factors are driving gaps between countries.

18/12/2024

Health news

Childhood diabetes rates are rising globally. How does Europe compare?

A Nordic country has the world’s highest rate of childhood type 1 diabetes, according to a new analysis.

04/12/2024