74% Of U.S. Adults Believe Chronic Disease Is Preventable, But Only 25% Feel Confident In Avoiding It

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. adults believe that chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease can largely be prevented, according to a recent national survey. However, only 25% report feeling very confident in their ability to maintain their health and avoid developing these conditions.

Barriers to action remain significant. A total of 65% of respondents said they have delayed or avoided taking steps to improve their health because it felt too expensive or too overwhelming. In addition, 46% described health guidance as difficult to follow, and among that group, 58% cited conflicting advice from different sources . . .