Health report for Dingolfing-Landau: Back pain in focus!

Health report for Dingolfing-Landau: Back pain in focus!

On August 15, 2025, an important step towards health promotion was taken in Dingolfing-Landau: representatives of AOK Bayern presented the health report to District Administrator Werner Bumeder. The report provides valuable insights into the health situation of residents and serves as a basis for future prevention and health promotion offers. There is an encouraging trend here: the number of AOK insured people in the district who had to seek medical help for back pain fell from 37.7% five years ago to 35.0% last year. The proportion of those affected by high blood pressure also fell from 28.5% to 27.5%. At 11.2%, depression figures remained stable compared to 12.0% five years ago.

District Administrator Bumeder takes these developments as an opportunity to emphasize the importance of targeted health promotion. He emphasizes that the report's analysis helps to better assess the actual need for health services. As part of these efforts, the AOK has been supporting the district for years with programs such as “Healthy Community” and various prevention projects. An example of this is the newly installed UV index board in the Steinberg outdoor pool, which informs the population about the current UV index. This measure aims to protect people from the dangers of high levels of UV exposure, which can cause skin and eye damage. The board also provides recommendations for sun protection measures, such as using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing and sunglasses.

Health as a community project

Health is an issue that affects us all and in which every individual can make a contribution. This health report is not just a collection of numbers, but a call for participation. The AOK and the district work hand in hand to increase the quality of life of citizens and establish preventive measures. In a society that increasingly has older citizens, it is becoming increasingly important to promote and protect health.

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From the big screen to health

Although this article is about health statistics, there is no denying the connection to public figures like Katie Holmes. Health also plays a key role in the entertainment industry - both for the performers themselves and for the messages they convey. Holmes, who won the Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award in 2011, is an example of how public figures can raise awareness of important issues such as mental health and well-being.

In summary, both the health progress in the Dingolfing-Landau district and the commitment of personalities like Katie Holmes play an important role in raising awareness of health and prevention. So stay informed and pay attention to your health - a healthy community is the basis for a fulfilling life. Further information about the AOK can be found in the health reports Dingolfing Landau and a glimpse into the life of Katie Holmes on her Wikipedia page.