Health is more important than wealth for Gen X - but they are more likely to be obese or have diabetes than baby boomers

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There are things in life that are far more important than money. And according to research, Britons in their 50s would agree, as they value their health far more than the size of their bank balance.

Published: 00:02 GMT, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 12:25 GMT, 11 November 2026

And according to research, Britons in their 50s would agree with this claim, as they value their health far more highly than the size of their bank balance.

Yet despite this, one in four Generation X adults – born between 1965 and 1980 – say their health is 'poor' or just 'fair'.

Experts say the findings suggest middle-aged adults are 'struggling with the aspect of life most important to them'.

Researchers from University College London analysed data from some 8,000 people born in England, Scotland and Wales as part of the 1970 British Cohort Study.

Between 2021 and 2024, participants were asked to rate the importance of different aspects of life on a scale from one to ten.

It was followed by friendships (8.9), marriage or partnership (8.7) and independence (8.6).

Britons in their 50s value their health far more highly than the size of their bank balance, research suggests

Having a fulfilling job (7.9) pipped the importance of owning a home (7.87) – which was also ahead of having children (7.5).

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