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Americans' Experiences With Non-Drug Treatments for Pain

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Many adults in the U.S. suffer from back pain. Most prefer to try non-drug treatments to manage it.

Gallup Vault: Stigma About Epilepsy Persisted in 1949

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During National Epilepsy Awareness Month, the Gallup Vault shows that the American public's views about epilepsy have come a long way.

Diabetes Costs U.S. Economy Estimated $266B Annually

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Diabetes among American adults costs the U.S. an extra $245.5 billion per year in healthcare and another $20.4 billion annually in workplace absenteeism.

Substance Abuse Spikes as Perceived U.S. Health Problem

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The percentage of Americans mentioning drug and alcohol abuse as the most urgent U.S. health problem has jumped to 14%, by far the highest Gallup has recorded for this issue.

Americans Weigh More, but Shun "Overweight" Label

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Americans weigh more on average, but they are growing less likely to perceive themselves as overweight.

Affordable Care Act Approval Slips After Record Highs

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Half of Americans approve of the ACA, down slightly from April but well above one year ago. Democrats strongly back the law. Independents tilt toward approval.

Americans Credit ACA on Access, but Mixed About Costs

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Most Americans say the 2010 Affordable Care Act has been successful in expanding access to health coverage, but they are divided on whether it has reduced costs.

U.S. Healthcare Quality Ratings Among Lowest Since '12

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Americans continue to rate their personal healthcare situations better than those of the U.S. overall on three key aspects -- quality, coverage and cost.

U.S. Women More Likely Than Men to Put Off Medical Treatment

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More than a third of U.S. women report having put off medical treatment because of cost, compared with less than a quarter of men.

Americans Still Hold Dim View of U.S. Healthcare System

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In spite of monumental changes to the U.S. healthcare system over the past decade, about the same percentage of Americans think it is deeply flawed now as did 10 years ago.

Eight in 10 Americans Afflicted by Stress

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Americans are less likely to feel short on time than they did a decade ago, but their stress level hasn't changed. Work and children are the biggest factors linked to these pressures.

The American Public in 2017: What We Learned

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Gallup editors' picks for the most significant trends and discoveries in American public opinion in 2017.

In the News: Americans' Satisfaction With Their Healthcare

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase recently announced their intent to form a new healthcare company. This new provider may shake up a system many Americans are personally satisfied with, but see as troubled.

New Study Gives Americans in Fragile Communities a Voice

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"The State of Opportunity in America" report offers insights on the barriers to success for residents of fragile communities in the U.S.

Outlook in America's Fragile Communities Differs by Race

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Despite their disproportionate numbers in America's fragile communities, a new study reveals black and Hispanic residents are not without hope.

Wellcome, Gallup to Research Attitudes About Science Globally

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Gallup and Wellcome are working together to ask adults worldwide to share their thoughts about science and other issues relating to health.

Americans Credit ACA on Access, but Mixed About Costs

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Most Americans say the 2010 Affordable Care Act has been successful in expanding access to health coverage, but they are divided on whether it has reduced costs.

U.S. Healthcare Quality Ratings Among Lowest Since '12

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Americans continue to rate their personal healthcare situations better than those of the U.S. overall on three key aspects -- quality, coverage and cost.

U.S. Women More Likely Than Men to Put Off Medical Treatment

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More than a third of U.S. women report having put off medical treatment because of cost, compared with less than a quarter of men.

Eight in 10 Americans Afflicted by Stress

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Americans are less likely to feel short on time than they did a decade ago, but their stress level hasn't changed. Work and children are the biggest factors linked to these pressures.
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