How Healthy are Students in the UK?

Bupa HOW HEALTHY ARE STUDENTS IN THE UK? Dental and optical 51% 41% 36% 32% of students have of students said they would have of students said they would have to sacrifice one in three had a sight test since starting university students hasn't been to the dentist since starting university to ask their something like books, clothing or nights out if they needed to spend £50 on a pair of glasses parents to pay if they were faced with a £50 bill from the dentist Mental health 1 in 5 TTI students says they have experienced depression in the last year 26% 40% M.JM.M. M. M. MMM M. more than one in four students says they have experienced anxiety in the last year two in five students said they would like the opportunity to talk to someone about their problems 35% 44% TT of male students of female students said they would like the opportunity to talk to someone about their problems Diet and exercise 36% 18% of students ate five or more portions of fruit and veg yesterday of students ate two or fewer portions of fruit and veg yesterday 53% of students said they had done over an hour's worth of exercise in the past week On average, students said they had done 80 minutes and 31 seconds exercise in the past week Bupa Bupa Student Health Expenses can help students with everyday health costs, as well as providing fitness and mental health support and access to a 24/7 GP helpline. Starting at £9 a month it covers over £600 worth of benefits. bupa.co.uk/student-health-expenses 000 00 G0000