2023-06-29 12:15:00
COLUMBUS, Georgia — According to a study published by Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the United States, Americans do not appear to be on the path to living longer, healthier lives.
The Wellness Matters 2023 Survey, conducted among 2,001 employed adults in the United States, examines attitudes, habits and opinions regarding health and preventive care.
The nationally representative survey found that 25 percent of Hispanics choose not to have regular checkups and postpone them because they feel healthy.
Other reasons cited include lack of health insurance or uncovered costs (25 percent), and scheduling conflicts with work hours, especially among men (24 percent).
According to the survey, regarding half of adults have avoided at least one common medical evaluation, including key exams for certain diseases and other tests.
Among Hispanic respondents, 31 percent indicate that language is a barrier to accessing preventive care resources.
As a result, 72 percent have avoided getting well exams, compared to 46 percent who didn’t see it as a barrier.
Many of the Hispanic respondents also agree (61 percent) that healthcare providers and organizations should make efforts to better educate the Latino community regarding the benefits of being proactive with their overall health and wellness.
The results of the survey in the general population show that the majority of men have a positive outlook regarding all aspects of their current health, including their ability to control it in the future.
The same trend is also maintained among Hispanics.
Men have a much more positive outlook than women on their current weight/BMI (64 vs. 45 percent); financial health (57 versus 44 percent); mental health (71 vs. 62 percent); and physical health (77 vs. 63 percent).
Similarly, Hispanic men are significantly more optimistic than Americans and Hispanic women indicating that they feel optimistic regarding their ability to manage their weight/BMI, their financial health, and their physical health.
A significant number (72 percent) of Hispanic respondents diagnosed with cancer found out during a routine medical exam or regularly scheduled annual screening, compared to 46 percent of the general population.
An analysis of internal Aflac data reveals that claims for cancer wellness benefits decreased in 2022 compared to 2019, especially among younger generations.
For every 1,000 Aflac policyholders, wellness benefit claims from cancer policies decreased 11 percent for those in their 20s and 9 percent for those in their 30s.
“The Wellness Matters survey results highlight the need for people to take a more proactive approach to their health care,” said Inés Rodríguez Gutzmer, senior executive vice president and chief communications officer for Aflac Incorporated.
“That’s why Aflac is encouraging members and others to take control of their health by creating good health habits early on, asking health providers and insurance providers questions, and prioritizing routine wellness exams,” he added.
According to the survey, people are more likely to schedule their routine checkups and prioritize wellness tests in later life if their parents or caregivers demonstrated good habits, such as scheduling well-child appointments, during their early childhood years. life.
Many Hispanics (67 percent) benefit from friends and family who encourage them to go to the doctor for routine visits.
The majority (83 percent) are more likely to keep a well-care appointment if they were offered a cash incentive to help with expenses.
The 2023 Wellness Matters Survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of 2,001 employed adults in the United States, ages 18-65, in June 2023, by Kantar Profiles on behalf of Aflac.
As part of the Hispanic population report, 200 Spanish-speaking respondents were added, resulting in a total of 580 respondents to ensure a solid understanding of this population.
The additional 200 are not included in the general population report in order to maintain a nationally representative sample.
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