An staggering 36% of the respondents to a PwC global survey stated that they had experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic.
The most affected were the Z generation (42%) and Millennials (43%), according to the report on Global Top Health Industry Issues 2021.
Of the survey respondents, 44% said that they were interested in using virtual care solutions for resolving those issues.
As a result, the global economy is losing about USD 1 billion a year as a result of declining productivity caused by depression and anxiety.