Experts say rise in economic hardship could explain drop in support. Support for the NHS being free to use and available to everyone has fallen. Millennials support is being funded from taxation, experts say.
Support for the NHS was also down but by smaller proportions. Support among gen Z for the remaining tax-funded fell 11.2 percentage points. Gen x, boomers and prewar cohort held that belief.
Economists say younger adults are hesitant about paying higher taxes. They face high housing costs, student debt and years of wage stagnation. Many younger people may be trying to access services like mental health support.
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