Public Health Report 2020-2021: Pandemic's Impact and Government Actions
The report shows that the COVID-19 pandemic worsened Poles' health, significantly shortening life expectancy. In response, the government and local authorities implemented over 52,000 tasks and interventions focusing on addiction, obesity, and mental health, funded with 12.5 billion PLN.
Key points
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly shortened life expectancy in Poland. Compared to 2019, life expectancy in 2021 dropped by over 2 years.
Key public health challenges include rising obesity (one in five children is overweight or obese), high alcohol consumption, and a slight increase in suicide deaths.
The state and local governments spent 12.5 billion PLN on over 52,000 tasks and interventions, focusing on addiction prevention, healthy nutrition, and mental support.
A 'sugar tax' on sweetened beverages was introduced. The revenue (approx. 1.4 billion PLN to the NFZ in 2021) funds prevention and treatment of obesity-related diseases.
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