Anger among British women has reached a record high, with more than a fifth of females in the UK experiencing feelings of rage from the previous day, new polling has found. Recently published data suggests women in the UK are among the angriest in Europe and are reporting worsening physical and emotional health.
Key Findings from the Hologic Global Women's Health Index
The findings come from the Hologic Global Women's Health Index, the world's largest global survey on women's health. Data collected in February 2024 also revealed that the UK has fallen to its lowest women's health score since reporting began in 2020.
The United Kingdom's ranking dropped from 63 to 58 out of 100, putting it 48th globally. The score looks at women's health on the basis of preventive care, emotional health, opinions of health and safety, basic needs, and individual health.
Physical and Emotional Health Deterioration
The polling found that 29 per cent of British women reported health problems affecting their day-to-day activities and 32 per cent of women reported being in physical pain the previous day. Anger among women reached a record high of 21.5 per cent, which is up from 15 per cent on the year before.
Alongside the global Index, polling of 2,000 British women also found there was a growing frustration with access to NHS care. More than two-thirds say they have experienced delays while seeking NHS care in the last five years, with nearly half saying those delays reduced their trust in the healthcare system.
Calls for Government Action
Some 41 per cent say they want the government to prioritise faster and more reliable diagnosis and treatment. Tim Simpson, general manager UK & Ireland, Benelux & Nordics at Hologic, said: "A renewed focus on women's health in the UK backed by a commitment to improvement is necessary to reverse the continual decline shown by the Index data. Women's responses clearly illustrate the continuing deterioration across many aspects of their health and wellbeing. Additional UK research found many are facing delays in care and losing confidence in the system."
He added: "The good news is that we know where many of the challenges lie. Women are telling us they want earlier diagnosis, faster access to care and greater use of innovative technologies. Improving women's health will take continued commitment from policymakers, the NHS, clinicians and industry working together to deliver the changes women are asking for."
The NHS has been contacted for comment.
