According to WHO surveys, about 70% of adult Ukrainians report a deterioration in their health compared to pre-war times. This was stated by the organization's representative in Ukraine, Dr. Jarno Habicht, in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.
According to our research, two out of three people report that their health has deteriorated compared to the pre-war period," he noted.
At the end of 2025, every second adult admitted that their condition had worsened even within the previous year.
Among the most common problems recorded by WHO surveys are:
sleep disorders — 72%
headaches and migraines — 59%
symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder — 54%
Habicht emphasized that prolonged stress, a constant sense of danger, and conditions of uncertainty can accelerate aging processes and contribute to the development of chronic diseases.
The stress accumulated over the past four years and prolonged life in wartime conditions are already manifesting in an increase in the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases," he stressed.
Medical statistics confirm this trend: the number of hospitalizations due to stroke increased by 11%, and due to heart attack — by 7%.
According to the National Health Service of Ukraine, in neurology, the number of established stress-related diagnoses has more than tripled compared to 2022.
Health problems are more frequently reported among internally displaced persons than among residents of local communities — due to the additional stress of forced displacement.
