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Health data, explained

Public health figures, drawn as charts and tables from their original datasets, with the context you need to read them.

Each story takes one published dataset, shows every figure it uses and explains what the numbers can and cannot tell you. The charts are drawn from the figures in each page's table, the source is linked, and the year the data refers to is stated next to it.

  • Data story · Weight

    Adults with obesity in Europe, 2022

    WHO estimates for 17 European countries and the United States, with Spain at 16.1%.

    Data year: 2022See the data
  • Data story · Sexual health

    Sexual activity by age in older adults

    Men and women aged 57 to 85 in the United States, by age group, from a 2007 study.

    Data year: 2005 to 2006See the data
  • Data story · Alcohol

    Alcohol per adult in Europe, 2022

    Litres of pure alcohol per adult in 17 European countries, with Spain at 11.9.

    Data year: 2022See the data