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U.S. Religious Groups Disagree on Five Key Moral Issues
U.S. Jews and nonreligious Americans tend to be more liberal on moral issues than Protestants, Catholics and Mormons. Mormons diverge from all other groups on the morality of premarital sex and gambling.
Though Insured, Many U.S. Asians Lack a Personal Doctor
In the U.S., Hispanics and Asians are less likely to report having a personal doctor compared with other racial and ethnic groups, even though Asians are among the most likely to say that they have health insurance.
Despite Having Heart Attack, Many Smoke, Are Obese
Americans who have experienced a heart attack are more likely than those who have never had a heart attack to be obese, to smoke and to say they experience a lot of stress. Heart attack survivors also are less likely to exercise regularly.
Emotional Benefits of Exercise Greater for Older Americans
An optimistic outlook, lower chance of depression and reduced daily stress are all associated with regular exercise, with older Americans benefiting the most.
Uninsured Down Since Obamacare; Cost, Quality Still Concerns
Since key provisions of the Affordable Care Act took effect, fewer U.S. adults lack health insurance and have difficulty affording the care or medicines they need, but they remain concerned about the cost and quality of healthcare.
More Americans Say Presidents Should Release Medical Info
More Americans now than in 2004 say a president should release all medical information that might affect his or her ability to serve. Donald Trump is more likely than Hillary Clinton to be considered "healthy enough."
Birth Control, Divorce Top List of Morally Acceptable Issues
Birth control, divorce, sex between unmarried people and gambling are among the issues Americans are most likely to find "morally acceptable." Lowest on this list are polygamy, extramarital affairs, and cloning animals and humans.
U.S. Obesity Rate Climbs to Record High in 2015
The obesity rate among U.S. adults in 2015 reached a new high of 28.0%, up 2.5 percentage points since 2008. The incidence of diabetes last year was 11.4%, matching the high recorded in 2014. Whites have shown the greatest increases in both ...
In U.S., LGBT More Likely Than Non-LGBT to Be Uninsured
In the U.S., LGBT adults are more likely than non-LGBT adults to be uninsured. LGBT adults are also more likely to lack a personal doctor and to report being unable to afford healthcare costs in the last year.
Americans' Health Assessments Worsen During Obama Years
Physical health trends for U.S. adults have been mixed during Barack Obama's presidency. Overall self-assessments of health have worsened, and obesity and diabetes have climbed, but reports of high cholesterol have trended down.