Study reveals health and vitality is closely linked to mental, social, and physical health. Financial well-being remains the weakest aspect of well-being, with finance-related concerns as top stressors High vitality leads to better health management and stronger support networks HONG KONG and ANTWERP, Belgium , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heightened financial stress is having a detrimental effect on overall health and well-being, with more people turning to social support systems for help, according to new research from Cigna Healthcare, International Health.
The Cigna Healthcare International Health Study 2024 , released today with survey results from more than 10,000 respondents in 11 markets, reveals that globally, overall health and vitality has dipped while financial well-being continues to be the weakest aspect of well-being. Stress levels have decreased in most markets, but financial concerns remain persistent – with cost of living and personal finance being the most significant sources of stress globally. The report highlights key vitality differences across demographics.
Men report higher vitality than women, whose scores have significantly declined since 2023. Among generations, baby boomers have the highest vitality, followed by millennials, and Gen Z, while Gen X reports the lowest score. Millennials also experienced a notable decline in vitality compared to last year.
The findings underscore how low vitality is often rooted in a lack of financial resources, .