Well Being

In five points, we break down how people around the world are dealing (or not) as the pandemic fades away, war grinds on and sticky inflation sticks around.

Hong Kong residents are reverting to previous behaviours.

The Hong Kong New Normal Tracking Study measures changes in attitudes and behaviour in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020. Highlights from June 2022 wave:

The new dimensions of health & wellbeing

Trustworthiness, Artificial Intelligence and Wellness are among the big topics in this month’s research digest from Ipsos. Also find new state-of-the-nation publications from our Colombia and Russia teams.

Our 30-country survey finds a large majority think their mental health and physical health are equally important, but they do not see this reflected in their country’s healthcare services.

A new global survey from Ipsos shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental wellbeing, community support and loneliness around the world.

A new global study carried out across 30 countries, looking at the impact of COVID-19 on dietary related health choices, has found that while many are aware of the possible link between obesity and the severity of COVID symptoms, people around the world are gaining weight during the crisis. How did Hong Kong citizens do in this aspect?

Almost a third of people globally have gained weight during pandemic, despite awareness of link between obesity and COVID-19 outcomes.