Americans also slightly more likely to report colds
November 6, 2009Flu cases in the U.S. continue to tick higher, with an average of 2.7% of adults in October reporting that they were “sick with the flu yesterday,” compared to 1.9% in September and 2.0% in October 2008.
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November 6, 2009In October, an average of 2.7% American adults reported that they were "sick with the flu yesterday," up from 1.9% in September. At the same time, an average of 7.7% adults reported having a cold, up from 5.4% in September.
Those who exercise even 1-2 days a week better off than those who do not exercise
November 3, 2009Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data from 2009 document the extent to which people who exercise more frequently have higher well-being. Exercise relates not only to lower rates of obesity, but also to higher life evaluation and emotional health scores and lower rates of reported depression.
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Trust in neighbors varies greatly across states and relates to well-being
October 30, 2009Utah and South Dakota residents are the most likely to express trust in their neighbors, in terms of saying they would expect a neighbor to return a lost wallet or purse, according to an aggregate of Gallup data from the first six months of 2009. Nevada and Mississippi residents express the least trust.
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October 30, 2009Joseph Coughlin, Ph.D., named by The Wall Street Journal as one of America's 12 pioneers inventing the future of retirement and aging, asserts that everyday complexities of life can be the greatest barrier to individual well-being. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Coughlin how employers can engage workers in wellness and integrate emerging technologies.
Obesity and exercise are crucial factors; some states bucking national trend
October 27, 2009The percentage of American adults reporting that they have been diagnosed with diabetes continues to climb, with 11.3% of Americans in the third quarter of 2009 saying so, compared to 10.4% in the first quarter of 2008. Obese adults are three times more likely than non-obese adults to say they have been diagnosed with diabetes.
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Income, marital status, gender all appear to play a role
October 22, 2009Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data from 2009 reveal that 17% of Americans report having been diagnosed with depression. Those making less than $24,000 annually, those who are separated or divorced, and women are the most likely to report having been diagnosed.
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October 19, 2009Bestselling author Dan Buettner journeyed around the globe, investigating the places where people live the longest to find the secrets to living longer, healthier lives. Buettner discusses the practical implication of the lessons he learned in the first segment of Gallup’s special series, “Next Steps: Transforming Americans’ Health and Well-Being.”
Reported cold/flu prevalence highest among Hispanics and those who are separated
October 19, 2009Americans’ average daily reports of flu and cold incidence began to rise in September with the onset of the cold and flu season, but so far there is no indication of elevated illness levels compared to last year at this time -- even amid concerns about the potentially widespread impact of H1N1.
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October 14, 2009Fifty-one percent of Americans say there is more crime in their area than there was a year ago, up from 44% at this time last year, but exactly on par with 2007 and 2006.
