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The poll, conducted in July 2007, asked a nationally representative sampleof U.S. adults 18 years or older this question: What in your opinion aresolutions to America's healthcare challenges? Their responses included:
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The survey found that 50.2 percent of respondents said they knew of aninstance where taking preventive health measures might have avoided a majorillness for themselves, their family or friends. Yet, despite this personalexperience, 38.5 percent said they don't worry about their health untilthere's a problem, and 39.5 percent said they don't know what preventivehealth measures they should take.
"Americans want prevention," said Christopher T. Fey, chairman and CEO ofU.S. Preventive Medicine. "Our nation must focus far more attention andresources on preventing, rather than just treating, major illnesses so we canhelp reduce healthcare costs, improve employee productivity and extend theperiod of healthy living for all."
While most people in the survey -- 81 percent -- said their insurancecovered advanced preventive health measures, such as a mammogram andcolonoscopy, only 55.6 percent said they always take advantage of thesebenefits. This circumstance could be remedied, according to 78.8 percent ofrespondents, if a specific prevention health benefit was part of their overallhealth insurance.
Beyond the survey's findings that most Americans believe prevention is aviable solution to the nation's healthcare challenges; the medical case forprevention is equally strong:
About U.S. Preventive Medicine(R)
U.S. Preventive Medicine(R), a privately owned company, is organizing andcommercializing the market for proactive preventive health services inpartnership with established hospitals and physician groups. The companylicenses its proprietary methodology, technology and branding assets to ahealth provider, which operates a local point-of-care -- The Center forPreventive Medicine(R) -- in a geographic territory on an exclusive basis.Individually, The Center for Preventive Medicine delivers a consistent suiteof prevention services; collectively, centers across the country form the U.S.Prevention Network(TM). For more information, please visitwww.USPreventiveMedicine.com.
U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) and/or The Center for Preventive Medicine(R)do not themselves provide physician or professional services. All physicianservices are provided by independent practitioners exercising independentprofessional medical judgment. In addition, U.S. Preventive Medicine and/orThe Center for Preventive Medicine do not interfere with or regulate theprivate physician-patient relationship. This document neither offers for salenor solicits offers to purchase a franchise or investment unit in a Center forPreventive Medicine(R) or any other security.-- 68.6 percent: greater national emphasis on preventive health services -- 61.3 percent: government-required health insurance for everyone (universal healthcare) -- 48 percent: Health Savings Accounts with tax incentives that encourage people to save money for their medical needs.
SOURCE U.S. Preventive Medicine
