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Nearly 28% of Americans reported high blood pressure By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September 18, 2026 More than one in four U.S. adults reported being diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2024, while about 12% regularly experienced anxiety.Healthcare costs remained an obstacle, as 7.3% of adults went without needed medical care because of cost, and 7.7% altered how they took prescription drugs to save money.Nearly 10% of adults smoked cigarettes, while 6.9% used e-cigarettes, according to the CDC survey.The latest detailed results from one of the federal government's largest health surveys paint a mixed picture of Americans' health, showing widespread use of medical care but persistent problems involving chronic illness, mental health and the cost of treatment.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Center for Health Statistics analyzed 19 key health indicators from the 2024 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). The survey is based on household interviews with a nationally representative sample of the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S. population.Among the most significant findings, 27.3% of adults reported diagnosed hypertension, or high blood pressure, during the previous 12 months. Another 9.7% met the survey's definition of having a disability, while 3.7% reported an asthma episode during the previous year.The survey also provides a window into the nation's mental health. About 12.1% of adults said they regularly experienced feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety, while 4.8% regularly experienced depression. Fourteen percent said they had received counseling from a mental health professional during the previous 12 months.Most adults saw a doctorAmericans generally remained connected to the healthcare system. The survey found 85.2% of adults had visited a doctor within the previous year. About one in five 20.7% had visited a hospital emergency department.Other CDC analysis of the same 2024 survey found that 90.3% of adults had a usual source of healthcare. That percentage rose sharply with age, from 83.7% among people ages 18 to 34 to 97.5% among adults 65 and older.But having access to the healthcare system doesn't necessarily mean consumers can afford to use it.The survey found 7.3% of adults said they did not get needed medical care during the previous 12 months because of the cost. Another 5.9% went without needed mental healthcare because of cost.Prescription costs were also an issue. About 7.7% said they did not take medication as prescribed in an effort to save money. The CDC's definition includes skipping doses, taking less medication, or delaying… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - New York Developers Look North of Miami for Florida’s Next Boom
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