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Spanish public health trends and regional statistics

Overview

Data from the 2025 Spanish Health Survey, released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), highlights shifting public health trends across Spain. Nationally, daily tobacco consumption has reached a historic low of 15.4%, though research suggests passive smoking exposure has risen to 23.8% due to factors like electronic cigarettes.

Despite lower smoking rates, other health indicators show deterioration. Approximately 66.2% of the population over 15 reports suffering from a chronic illness, an increase of 8.5 percentage points since 2023. Common issues include high cholesterol, hypertension, and chronic lower back pain. Obesity affects 17.2% of adults nationally, while depressive symptoms affect 16.2% of the population. Alcohol consumption also shows an upward trend, with 35.1% of people drinking habitually.

In the Region of Murcia, specific challenges are noted. Obesity affects 18.9% of adults, a rate higher than the national average, with a notable gender disparity where 21.9% of women are affected compared to 16% of men. Daily smoking in Murcia is also higher than the national average at 17.7%. In response, the Murcia Health Plan 2026-2032 will focus on preventing cognitive decline and promoting brain health through collaborations with academic and patient associations.

Entities

Region of Murcia · Spain · Ministerio de Sanidad · Benjamin Toll · Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The 2025 Health Survey of Spain was published by the INE. www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] 66.2% of people over 15 in Spain report having a chronic disease or health problem. www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The percentage of people reporting good or very good health fell to 68.3% in 2025. www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Depressive episodes affect 16.2% of the population. www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Obesity was reported by 17.2% of people aged 18 and older in 2025. www.lacronicabadajoz.com

Timeline

7 days ago

[HEALTH] 15 sources
Spain health trends show rising chronic illness and obesity despite lower smoking rates
Spain's 2025 Health Survey shows a rise in chronic illnesses (66.2%), obesity, and depression, despite a historic decline in daily tobacco consumption to 15.4%.
8 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Murcia health data shows high obesity and smoking rates
New data shows obesity affects 18.9% of adults in Murcia, exceeding the Spanish average, while new regional health plans aim to prioritize brain health and cognitive decline prevention.

Sources

20minutos.com.mx · actualitatvalenciana.com · apuntmedia.es · caminodesantiago.lavozdegalicia.com · castellondiario.com · consalud.es · hoycyl.com · lacronicabadajoz.com · lamanyana.es · larazon.es · lasemainedansleboulonnais.fr · murciaplaza.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · ocio.diariodemallorca.es · ocio.diarioinformacion.com · ocio.farodevigo.es · vivirediciones.es