Increasing health care costs are the main thing people in Switzerland are worried about.
Concerns about climbing health insurance premiums is a major concern for 80% of us, according to the 2024 Worry Index compiled by Brand Indicator.
It applied right across the country and in all age groups.
Not far behind is inflation, housing and pensions.
The unifying factor is that it’s all money related. Fears about the environment come a distant sixth.
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