A survey of 15 countries worldwide, fielded in May 2022, found that around quarter of men and women were currently experiencing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. This statistic shows the percentage of adults worldwide currently experiencing select health issues, by gender.
Percentage of adults worldwide currently experiencing select health issues as of 2022, by gender
Characteristic
Men
Women
Mental health conditions (e.g. depression, anxiety)
24%
26%
Menstruation
-
39%
Obesity
21%
17%
Diabetes
14%
9%
Urine leakage (incontinence)
7%
15%
Menopause
-
19%
Vein disorders (e.g. venous insufficiency or thrombosis)
Original question: "Are you experiencing/going through any of the following?"
Countries and sample sizes were:
India 1,097
Sweden 1,021
South Africa 1,017
Brazil 1,016
UK 1,016
France 1,015
Australia 1,012
Colombia 1,011
Italy 1,011
Mexico 1,010
Spain 1,009
Netherlands 1,006
Germany 1,006
USA 1,000
China 999
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