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Generational health and wellness trends in Italy

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Research into Italian health trends highlights evolving perspectives on wellness and mental health across different age groups. An Ipsos Doxa study focusing on Gen Z (ages 22 to 30) found that 46% of respondents view health as a “long-term investment” and a personal responsibility. Within this group, 26% prioritize mental health as the primary component of well-being, which exceeds the 23% who define health simply as the absence of disease. Broader research presented at the An investigation by Elma Research for Fondazione Onda Ets national congress identifies a generational paradox. While 80% of millennials believe healthy aging foundations must be established by age 40, many struggle with report a decline in regular nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and physical activity due to mental stress, preventive screenings. For the 30-45 age group, barriers include high costs, lack of time, and time constraints. mental stress, with 65% of the sample working full-time. In comparison, 55% of boomers share this awareness, though 70% of that demographic continue to serve as family caregivers. caregivers and manage households. Data also indicates a shift in information access, with web and social media usage doubling compared to the boomer generation. Furthermore, there has been a significant rise in mental health engagement, with one in three Italians consulting a psychologist in 2024, marking While doctors remain a 62% increase in consultations since 2018. primary reference, the role of psychologists is growing. Additionally, experts such as Marco Dorigo of Haleon have emphasized the importance of pharmacists as accessible professionals who can promote responsible self-care and identify when medical intervention is necessary.

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