Health chiefs warn of inequalities despite Swedes' generally good health

Health chiefs warn of inequalities despite Swedes' generally good health

The majority of Swedes are in good health, a new report by the Public Health Agency suggests – although there are still some worrying areas of inequality.

Swedes are generally in good health and on average we live longer. But there are also worrying inequalities, according to a new report from the Swedish Public Health Agency. People with low socioeconomic status are in worse health and are more likely to die before the age of 65.