New report from Essity links gender equality to global health and well-being

* UNICEF and WHO (2020) Progress on drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools: Special focus on COVID-19. ** Essity (2022) Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022: The Future of Well-being.*** Brody, J. E. (2008, November 10). When Families Take Care of Their Own. The New York Times.**** Human Capital Hub (2022). Absenteeism in the workplace: Impact, causes, and policies. Human Capital Hub.   * UNICEF and WHO (2020) Progress on drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools: Special...

* UNICEF and WHO (2020) Progress on drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools: Special focus on COVID-19. 
** Essity (2022) Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022: The Future of Well-being.
*** Brody, J. E. (2008, November 10). When Families Take Care of Their Own. The New York Times.
**** Human Capital Hub (2022). Absenteeism in the workplace: Impact, causes, and policies. Human Capital Hub. 
 

Snapshots from the report

Investing in women+'s and girls' health
•    At least 367 million children globally have no sanitation services in their schools, which creates barriers to achieving good menstrual health.
•    In 2025, an estimated 1.1 billion women+ worldwide are expected to experience one of the phases associated with menopause. However, menopause is often surrounded by stigma and overlooked in different parts of society, for example in the workplace.

The care economy
•    80% of care provision comes from family members, and two-thirds of all people globally will become caregivers at some point in their lives.
•    Healthcare systems are under pressure due to, among other reasons, demographic shifts, and an increasing need for care, while the number of caregivers is declining.

Prevention for preparedness
•    There are no official global numbers, but within the EU it is estimated that workplace absenteeism due to illness costs 2.5% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
•    Globally, the lack of access to basic hygiene services is a key contributor to the spread of infections and disease. This has many root causes, including limited access to handwashing facilities, poor sanitation, insufficient cleaning, and a lack of hygiene education. 

About the report
The Hygiene and Health Report by the global hygiene and health company Essity has been published biennially since 2008 with the aim of contributing to the global dialogue concerning hygiene, health and well-being through knowledge and insights, anchored in current and forthcoming global agendas. The full version of the latest report can be accessed here. 

For further information, please contact:
Helena Hansen, Media Relations Manager, +46 70 616 96 69 helena.j.hansen@essity.com  

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