Western Europe
Iranians Expect to Feel Sanctions
Many more had trouble paying for food, shelter last year
February 7, 2012
Iranians are increasingly struggling to afford food and shelter, and 65% say sanctions imposed by the United Nations, the U.S., and Western Europe will hurt the livelihoods of the country's residents "a great deal" or "somewhat."
Northern Ireland Boasts Best Wellbeing in UK
Nation has better life ratings, workplaces, and access to necessities
January 31, 2012
Northern Ireland residents have higher overall wellbeing than those in England, Scotland, or Wales. This is due to their better life ratings, workplace perceptions, and access to basic needs. However, the nation's health habits lag.
In the UK, Diabetes Often Coupled With Other Health Problems
Those reporting diabetes diagnosis are less likely to report frequent exercise
December 28, 2011
Britons who report having ever been diagnosed with diabetes are more likely than those who do not have diabetes to report having been diagnosed with other chronic health conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, and heart attack.
Education Tied to Southern Europe's Employment Woes
Unemployment much lower among residents with tertiary education than those without
December 23, 2011
High rates of unemployment and underemployment are among the biggest problems facing southern Europe's troubled economies. Among southern Europeans with college degrees, however, employment figures are as strong as they are in more economically stable countries farther north.
Britons Eat More Produce Than Americans and Germans
High-income Britons have better access to and consume more fruits and vegetables
October 31, 2011
Britons have slightly better access to fruits and vegetables and consume more of them than do Germans and Americans. In the U.K., those with high incomes, women, and those aged 65 and older are among the most likely to consume fruits and vegetables frequently.
Unhealthy UK Workers' Lost Productivity Cost: 21 Billion Pounds
Four in five workers are above normal weight or have at least one chronic condition
September 29, 2011
Full-time workers in the U.K. who are overweight or obese and have other chronic health conditions miss significantly more work than those who are healthy -- resulting in an estimated 103 million additional days of missed work and a cost of more than 21 billion pounds in lost productivity annually.
Germans Rate Their Lives Worse Than Americans, Britons
Fewer than half in Germany are "thriving," while a majority are "struggling"
September 27, 2011
Germans rate their lives worse on average than do adults living in the U.K. and the U.S., according to the inaugural findings from the Germany Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Fewer than half of Germans are "thriving," while the majority are "struggling" and relatively few are "suffering."
More Underemployed Britons Suffering Than Americans
Underemployed more likely to be angry, worried, sad, and stressed
August 19, 2011
The percentage of underemployed Britons who rate their lives poorly enough to be considered "suffering" rose from 6% to 8% between 2010 and 2011, making them twice as likely to be suffering as underemployed Americans (4%).
UK Citizens Satisfied With Their Cities, but Not as Optimistic
Young Britons less satisfied but more optimistic than older Britons
July 29, 2011
Most Britons are satisfied with the city or area where they live, but less than half say their city is getting better as a place to live. In the U.K., young adults express less satisfaction but more optimism about the city where they live than those who are older.
Low-Income Britons Struggle With Their Wellbeing
Physical health, healthy behaviors, access to basics all worse for low-income Britons
June 22, 2011
Low-income Britons have worse wellbeing and are in poorer physical health than their high-income counterparts, despite universal access to healthcare.
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