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Utrecht Health Profile

The Utrecht Health Profile 2022 brings together results and developments in health in recent years. With this report, professionals and policymakers can work together in a targeted manner to improve the health of Utrecht's residents. It identifies which health problems are urgent, for whom, and how health differences are developing.
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Health disparities among teenagers

The municipality of Utrecht is committed to reduce health disparities. We have therefore examined whether in the past five to ten years disparities among adolescents aged 10 to 16 have changed. Health disparities among adolescents have widened in four areas. In contrast, disparities in poverty rates have narrowed. This study demonstrates the importance of continuing to invest unequally for equal opportunities for young people in Utrecht.

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Health disparities in adults

Adults who have difficulty making ends meet and residents with primary education or a pre-vocational education have a structural disadvantage in health, lifestyle and health opportunities. When looking over a longer priod of time, these residents are also falling further behind. This publication describes the latest developments in health disparities among adults in Utrecht.
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Utrecht Health Model

In Utrecht the basis for monitoring and working on health is The Utrecht Health Model. This model is a combination of various theoretical models on health and health inequalities. It helps to look at health and health opportunities in a coherent way and to talk about them across various domains.
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About the Public Health Monitor Utrecht

The Public Health Monitor Utrecht (Volksgezondheidsmonitor Utrecht, VMU) provides insights into the health of Utrecht residents and factors that influence health. This monitor is carried out by the Public Health Department of the municipality of Utrecht. We collect figures and knowledge about the health of Utrecht residents in a variety of ways.
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Utrecht Monitor

The Utrecht Monitor offers a cross-section of figures and data on Utrecht. Despite slightly slower growth in 2024, Utrecht remains one of the most attractive larger cities to live in. Utrecht scores relatively high on the concept of wellbeing compared to other major cities. This is based on the state of the economy, but also nature, the environment and society. Naturally, there are also certain developments that require attention. The number of people with an income below the Utrecht poverty line and particularly on welfare benefits is increasing. The mental health of adolescents, although stabilised since covid, continues to demand attention. Lastly, we are also seeing increasing signs of growing social unrest and polarisation in Utrecht.

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