# Chronic health issues rise in Spain, survey shows 20 October 2026 at 15:27 > The 2025 Spanish Health Survey reveals 66.2% of people now report chronic conditions as obesity rates and emergency service demand climb. The 2025 **Spanish Health Survey**, released by the **National Statistics Institute** on Tuesday, reveals that 66.2% of people aged 15 and over now report a chronic health problem. This figure marks a significant increase from the 57.7% recorded in the 2023 report. Data shows 54.4% of adults are overweight or obese, with adult obesity rising to 17.2%. While 68.3% of Spaniards view their health positively, this is a 5.8 point drop from 2023. Notably, 73.6% of men report good health, compared to just 63.1% of women. Healthcare demand has surged, with **emergency service** visits rising to 32.1% from 23%. Although daily smoking fell to 15.4%, **flu vaccinations** for those over 65 dropped to 64%. Chronic conditions like hypertension and high cholesterol now affect over 20%. **Spain** #SpainHealthSurvey2025 [#PublicHealth]() #ChronicIllness #ObesityRates #HealthcareDemand ## Related news ## [Sol Metro station reopens after cleaning closure]() 18 October 2026 at 08:35 ## [Madrid closes Sol Metro station over toxic fumes]() 16 October 2026 at 12:16 ## [Valencia Police start issuing cleaning fines]() 14 October 2026 at 16:36 ## [Madrid doctors call 12 days of regional strikes]() 14 October 2026 at 11:00 ## [Salmonella outbreak in Spain linked to eggs]() 13 October 2026 at 10:07