Despite socialized medicine, low income Britons lag higher income groups when it comes to wellbeing

A British Gallup study.

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index findings demonstrate the health and wellbeing divide that exists between the rich and poor in the U.K. Low-income Britons are more likely to have chronic health problems, less likely to practice good health habits, and slightly less likely to have access to certain basic necessities for good health. These interconnected issues could be the reason that low-income Britons are more likely to say health problems are an issue in their daily lives.