There are many factors that influence our health, e.g. diet, physical activity, hygiene, etc. Are our education and place of residence among these factors?
The lower life expectancy associated with lower education can be observed in rural residents. The highest risk of life is found in those with primary or basic vocational education and the lowest in those with tertiary education.
The differences in mortality by education are higher in men than in women. Better educated people are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases than those with less education.
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The longer life expectancy of better-educated people can be explained by a better diet and greater awareness of health behaviour. However, longer life expectancy and frequent exposure to stress unfortunately translates into an increased incidence of cancer.
