Young and Reckless- A breakdown of student health in the UK

HOW HEALTHY Bupa h ARE STUDENTS IN THE UK? Dental and optical 51% 41% 36% 32% of students have one in three students hasn't of students said of students said had a sight test since starting university they would have to ask their they would have to sacrifice been to the dentist since starting university something like books, clothing or nights out if they needed to spend £50 on a pair of glasses parents to pay they were faced with a £50 bill if from the dentist Mental health 1 in 5 students say they have experienced depression in the last year 26% 40% more than one in four students say 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% 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 00 0000 00000