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In general, there is a lot of talk about health, and even more so in autumn, when new health insurance premiums are announced. We notice how expensive they are, but we less often remember how important and fundamental they are to our lives.
There is no doubt that healthcare costs are not insignificant: in 2023, compulsory health insurance (AOS, basic insurance) reimbursed medical services totalling 39.9 billion Swiss francs, or an average of 373 Swiss francs per insured person per month.
These high sums cover all health conditions, a significant proportion of which are non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The five most common NCDs are cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders. These five are responsible for two-thirds of all deaths.