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NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH WEEK SURVEY

Personal Health and Self-Care

Most Americans, regardless of sex, think they are in very good health, and many say they are now more likely to treat themselves for common health problems than they were just 12 months ago.

Men are no more or less likely than women to say they’re in good health or that they’re now more likely to treat themselves. Generation does play a role in self-care, however. Generation X and Boomers are more likely to say they’re now taking care of themselves, while Matures still opt for the doctor first.

Nineteen percent of all adults say they’re in excellent health, and an additional 39% rate their health as very good.

- People living in households with incomes of $35,000 or more are more likely to
say their health is very good to excellent (66% vs. 47%).

Forty percent of all adults say that compared to 12 months ago, they are now more likely to treat themselves for common health problems before going to the doctor.

- X’ers (50%) and Boomers (41%) are more likely than Matures (26%) to opt for
treating themselves first.

- Residents of Western states are more likely than those living in the rest of the country
to practice self-care as a first option (47% vs. 38%).

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