Head and Back Pain Plague Many Austrians

The Austrian population suffers most from head and back pain, and sleep disorders also trouble them. Around 40 percent often or sometimes complain about it. Women experience headaches more often than men.

Complaints increase significantly from the age of 50

In general, complaints occur significantly more frequently from the age of 50, and the state of health noticeably deteriorates, according to the results of an IMAS survey published on Friday.

High blood pressure or cardiovascular complaints affect 20 and 17 percent of respondents, respectively. The opinion research institute interviewed a total of 8,392 people aged 14 and over about their well-being between August 2023 and June 2024. For women, it is mainly menopause that they suffer from in midlife. For men over 50, the prostate is a weak point.

Painkillers, vitamins, and supplements in demand

When asked which medications they had taken in the past 14 days, 29 percent of Austrians answered painkillers and 26 percent headache medications. However, they most frequently turned to vitamin supplements (33 percent). Dietary supplements were also in high demand at 24 percent.

(APA/Red)

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