Ödeshög

Ödeshög is positioned in the Top 10% nationally in healthcare, ranking 16 out of 290 municipalities. This positions the municipality well above the national average in various healthcare indicators, indicating a strong performance in the domain overall. Based on data from 2024 and 2025, Ödeshög demonstrates several positive health outcomes among its population of 5,237 residents.

The average life expectancy for men in Ödeshög is 79.8 years, a figure that is similar to the national average of 81.3 years. For women, the average life expectancy is 86.6 years, which aligns closely with the national average of 84.7 years. Moreover, the municipality's health indicators reflect notable strengths. For instance, the days of ill health reported (Ohälsotal) is 26.2 days, which is similar to the national average of 26.4 days, while the statistic for young adults aged 16 to 19 shows only 0.4 days of reported ill health, significantly below the average of 2.5 days.

In terms of healthcare services, Ödeshög displays several noteworthy statistics. The proportion of elderly patients with pressure sores is at 3.3%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 12.2%. Additionally, the rate of regular treatment with sleep or calming medications is 5.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, again significantly below the average of 17.2 per 100,000 inhabitants. Furthermore, 37% of home care users report feeling lonely, which is significantly lower than the national average of 51.1%. Ödeshög also shows strong digital capabilities in healthcare; both the availability of digital medical cabinets and the provision of medication distributors in public health care are above the national averages, indicating robust service delivery in these areas.