Are people from Brussels and walloons more optimistic about their health?

Using the data collected for 2004 in the Belgian Health Survey, we aim to show that, after examining all the elements used in determining a self-reported state of health, geographic location bears considerably on the results of self-assessed health, namely a more favourable scoring was registered for individuals that are resident both in the region of Brussels and in the region of Wallonia, with respect to a more negative outlook for individuals that are resident in Flanders. Regional effects do not change, however, even when taking into account the supplying of health services or when control... Mehr ...