Nearly 30% of Older Non-EU Citizens in EU Report Poor Health.

Brussels: Nearly 28 percent of non-EU citizens aged 65 and over living in the European Union perceived themselves to be in a bad or very bad state of health in 2023. This data comes from a recent report that highlights health disparities among different demographic groups within the EU. According to Emirates News Agency, the figures show a notable contrast with other groups; only 16.6 percent of older citizens from other EU countries and 18.3 percent of nationals reported being in a similarly poor state of health. This indicates a significant health gap between non-EU citizens and their EU counterparts in the elderly demographic. In the 45-64 age group, 11 percent of non-EU citizens perceived themselves as being in poor health, compared to 9.7 percent of citizens from other EU countries and 8.3 percent of nationals. The data suggests that health perception improves across all groups as the age decreases, with the 16-44 age group reporting very low numbers of individuals perceiving their health as bad or ver y bad. These statistics underscore the health challenges faced by older non-EU citizens residing in the EU, highlighting the need for targeted health interventions and policies to address these disparities.