Europe’s mental health crisis: Which country uses the most antidepressants?
The world is grappling with a mental health crisis. In Europe, antidepressant consumption has more than doubled in the last 20 years. Global consumption of antidepressant drugs (AD) has increased dramatically in the last two decades, with Europeans the largest consumers. ADVERTISEMENT Use of antidepressants…
Real wages are down in Europe: Which countries have seen the biggest changes in salaries?
Real wages fell in most European countries after record-high inflation eroded most of the nominal wage growth. Which countries are worst impacted? In 2022, inflation rates rocked the EU, reaching levels not seen before in the previous four decades. Between 1997 and late 2021 in…
Junior doctors strike: Which countries pay doctors the most and least in Europe?
Doctors earn substantially more than the average wage but their salaries have fallen in real terms in some European countries, including the UK. Health personnel and doctors in particular worked ceaselessly to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many did not go home for days…
The world’s best universities in 2024 have been unveiled. 5 of the top 10 are in Europe
European and North American universities dominate QS World Rankings 2024 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) securing the top position for the 12th year in a row. The annual QS World University Rankings have been published for 2024 – and Europe has claimed half…
Skin cancer: Which EU countries have the highest melanoma incidence and mortality rates?
The EU cancer body places melanoma as the sixth most common cancer for both men and women. Meanwhile, some “influencers” are advising against sunscreen. Amidst anti-vaxxers and moon landing sceptics, anti-sunscreen ‘influencers’ have emerged on social media. The self-proclaimed wellness gurus threatening skin cancer prevention…
Average working hours in Europe: Which countries work the longest and shortest weeks?
The average hours worked per week in Europe vary widely. Countries with higher part-time workers, in particular, reported shorter average workweeks. How many hours do you work per week? New data from Eurostat, the EU’s official statistics office, shows that the average working hours across…
