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Hungary rises seven places on healthy lifestyle list
The number of healthy life years is an indicator for the quality of life, showing the number of years expected to be free of illness and health deterioration.
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New ambulances to be distributed across Hungary
A total of 254 ambulances will be acquired this year and next, resulting in a total of 1,000 new ambulances purchased since 2010.
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Hungary could become the first non-smoking country in the EU
Last year, approximately 20–22 thousand people died in Hungary due to smoking-related illnesses. Each year, 30–35 thousand Hungarians are diagnosed with cancer and 10 thousand suffer from lung cancer.
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Study finds Hungarians don’t drink the right amount of fluids each day
Six out of ten Hungarians care about their daily fluid intake, while a tenth of respondents don't care
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PM Orbán stresses the importance of patriotism and living a healthy lifestyle
The prime minister said the government’s goal by 2030 is that the lifestyles of Hungarians will be among the healthiest in Europe
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H stands for ‘health’ and ‘Hungary’
Over 600 participants, representing 53 countries gathered last week in Budapest for the 67th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee of Europe. Selecting Hungary to host the event offers important recognition of the government’s dedication to building a healthier nation.
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WHO says the health of Hungarians has “in general been improving”
Hungary is committed to improving the health of its citizens and healthcare systems, as well as ensuring equal access to healthcare services, which will also be the main topics of WHO’s regional committee meeting held in Budapest between September 11-14
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Hungary's healthcare system performed more than 400 organ transplants in 2016
There were 4,006 lives saved through transplants in Hungary between 2007 to 2016
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Hungary's tap water is good to drink
According to the National Public Health and Medical Officer Service, the general adequacy rate of Hungary's tap water is 95 percent
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Number of abortions in Hungary drop by a quarter in six years
Prior to 2010, the average number of abortions exceeded 40,000 for many years, but has now fallen to 30,000-a-year