Hot Topics

Health

Majority Disapproves of New Law Regulating Tobacco

Only a small minority believes smoking should be made illegal in the United States

June 22, 2009
More Americans disapprove (52%) than approve (46%) of the new law expanding the federal government’s power to regulate tobacco products. Also, only a small minority of Americans (17%) support a total ban on smoking.More ...

On Healthcare, Americans Trust Physicians Over Politicians

Fifty-eight percent of Americans confident in Obama to recommend the right approach

June 17, 2009
A new Gallup Poll finds 73% of Americans confident in doctors’ recommendations for healthcare reform. That exceeds the 58% who are confident in President Barack Obama on the issue, and the 35% confident in health insurance companies.More ...

Despite “Pandemic,” Swine Flu Worry Dwindles

Few in any region are worried; gender gap gone

June 15, 2009
Just days after the World Health Organization declared the H1N1 flu a pandemic, new Gallup polling finds only 8% of Americans worried about personally getting the swine flu -- the lowest rate of worry about the illness since it became news in April.More ...

In U.S., Nearly Half Exercise Less Than Three Days a Week

Americans who are exercising experience more happiness and less stress

May 26, 2009
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index reveals that nearly half of Americans (49%) exercise for at least 30 minutes less than three days per week. Those who are exercising are reaping not only physical, but also emotional benefits.More ...

Swine Flu Concern in U.S. Falls to New Low

Women under 50 remain the main worriers about getting the illness

May 20, 2009
Just 13% of U.S. adults are now worried about getting swine flu, down from a high of 25% at the end of April. Most of the latest drop is seen among women under 50, who nevertheless remain the most concerned of any age-by-gender group.More ...

Americans Consider Crossing Borders for Medical Care

Competition for high-quality, affordable medical care no longer local

May 18, 2009
A recent Gallup Poll finds that up to 29% of Americans would consider traveling abroad for medical procedures such as heart bypass surgery, hip or knee replacement, plastic surgery, cancer diagnosis and treatment, or alternative medical care.More ...

Americans Split on Media Coverage of Swine Flu

Few are personally worried they or a family member will get it

May 7, 2009
Americans are as likely to say the media have exaggerated the dangers of swine flu (45%) as to say the news reports are about right (46%). Personal worry about getting swine flu is down to 17% from 25% a week ago, and only 20% think the virus is very or somewhat likely to affect their family.More ...
Swine Flu Worries Subside; Americans Assess Media Coverage

Swine Flu Worries Subside; Americans Assess Media Coverage

May 7, 2009
The percentage of Americans worried about swine flu has declined to 17% in Gallup’s most recent polling. While 46% of Americans say the news reports about swine flu are about right, 45% say the news media are exaggerating the dangers.

U.S. Swine Flu Fear Abates; Precautionary Steps Still Sparse

Nineteen percent now worried about catching the illness

May 4, 2009
New Gallup polling finds 19% of Americans saying they personally worried “yesterday” about getting swine flu, down slightly from 25% saying this late last week. The poll also shows no increase in the percentages of Americans taking precautionary steps to avoid getting the illness.More ...
Swine Flu Affecting Restaurants, Shopping, Schools

Swine Flu Affecting Restaurants, Shopping, Schools

May 1, 2009
As a result of concerns about swine flu, 6% of Americans said they decided not to go out shopping or to a restaurant and 5% reported keeping a child home from school “yesterday.”
  • See popular topics
  • See all topics

Topic Search

Use this search form to find within this topic.
GALLUP NEWS
Get Gallup News delivered to your inbox whenever we add content to the topic:

Health

Subscribe to this topic
Related Items

Swine Flu Worries 25% in U.S., Slight Impact on Behaviors

May 1, 2009
Views on Healthcare in Nations Affected by Swine Flu

Views on Healthcare in Nations Affected by Swine Flu

April 30, 2009

Before Swine Flu, Mexicans Up on Accessible Healthcare

April 30, 2009

In U.S., Worries About Swine Flu Not Yet Affecting Behavior

April 29, 2009

Obama Administration Gets High Marks on Swine Flu So Far

April 29, 2009

Flu Affects 1% to 4% of Americans on Any Given Day

April 28, 2009

Chinese Likely Welcome Healthcare Reforms

April 20, 2009
Well-Being Rankings Provide To-Do List for Leaders

Well-Being Rankings Provide To-Do List for Leaders

March 10, 2009

In U.S., Health Habits Improving, But Uphill Climb Remains

February 12, 2009

Americans' Well-Being Declines in 2008

January 15, 2009
Home | Gallup Poll | Consulting | University | Press | Contact Us
Copyright © 2009 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Statement

Copyright © 2009 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.
Gallup®, A8™, Business Impact Analysis™, CE11®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder theme names, Customer Engagement Index™, Drop Club®, Emotional Economy™, Employee Engagement Index™, Employee Outlook Index™, Follow This Path™, Gallup Brain®, Gallup Consulting®, Gallup Management Journal®, GMJ®, Gallup Press®, Gallup Publishing™, Gallup Tuesday Briefing®, Gallup University®, HumanSigma®, I10™, L3™, PrincipalInsight™, Q12®, SE25™, SF34®, SRI®, Strengths Spotlight™, Strengths-Based Selling™, StrengthsCoach™, StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsQuest™, TeacherInsight™, The Gallup Path®, and The Gallup Poll® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. These materials are provided for noncommercial, personal use only. Reproduction prohibited without the express permission of Gallup, Inc.