THE HAGUE – Mental health issues are most common among women, the elderly and the less educated. Older women are most likely to suffer from such problems. This is evident from published figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
Between 2001 and 2009, an average of 14 per cent of Dutch adults struggled with mental health complaints. Married people suffered less than those without a partner, and men less than women. On average, one in six women had complaints against one in 10 men, according to CBS data.
People over 75 are most likely to have mental health problems, followed by the 45-55 age group. Young people under 25 have the fewest complaints.
The difference between those with low and high education is stark. Of those with a college or university education, an average of 9.7 per cent struggled with mental health problems in the measured period compared to almost 24 per cent of those who only attended primary education. (ANP)
