Tragic! twice as many Hungarians die under 65 than the EU average

Although Hungarians go to the doctor quite frequently, it is all for nothing if there is no money to fund the health care system. Hungarians’ general health is far worse than the EU average – Hungary has the worst record of cancer patients in the entire EU, and twice as many Hungarians pass away before 65 than the EU average. This is only worse in Bulgaria and Lithuania.

Life expectancy at birth is 76 in Hungary, according to the study conducted by the OECD and the European Commission – reports HVG. The situation is only worse in Lithuania, Romania, Latvia and Bulgaria.

Besides the high mortality rate under age 65, there are significant differences among those over 65. A Hungarian man over 65 who has a degree can expect to live four years longer than someone who had not gone to university. Those who are less educated seem to be more at risk when it comes to cardiovascular diseases. Cancer is also a huge problem. Even though it is the second most common cause of death in Hungary,

we are still the country with proportionally the most cancer-caused deaths.

On a slightly more positive note, Hungary no longer has the most suicides, after being on the top of the list for decades. It seems like now, Lithuania, as well as Slovenia, have overtaken us, so we are the third country that has the most suicides compared to the country’s population.