New Research Finds Recession Has Greater Impact on Health of Parents Than Children
Posted on: Monday, 18 May 2009, 07:15 CDT
Parents prioritize children's health over their own, while most Americans agree both are equally important
Significantly more parents say the economic downturn has affected their own health and wellness compared to that of their children (57 percent vs. 41 percent). Despite this, a majority of Americans (50 percent) are concerned or worried about their ability to afford the healthcare they or their families need in the current economic downturn.
In fact, fewer than half (45 percent) of Americans say they have health insurance that generally meets their needs and is reasonably affordable given their current financial situation. The findings offer further perspective on recent reports from the National Association of Community Health Centers that 60 million people in
The survey of 2,186 American adults was commissioned by Boehringer Ingelheim to evaluate Americans' views and concerns about healthcare access.
"As a family company, Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving the health of patients and their families, and these survey findings underscore the importance of expanding healthcare options for every generation," said
Other findings from the survey include:
- Half of Americans (50 percent) and more than half of parents (57 percent) say the current economic downturn has affected their personal health and wellness.
- Even more Americans - six out of 10 (59 percent) - say the economic downturn will, or is likely to, affect their own health or wellness in the future. Among parents, this percentage is higher still, at 67 percent.
- Three out of four Americans (75 percent) have some specific concern or worry about healthcare in the current economic downturn.
- Of these, 19 percent of parents are worried or concerned most of all about losing their health insurance.
- About two-thirds (62 percent) of Americans would seek out and go to a free clinic on a regular basis to meet their and their families' healthcare needs if they lost or could not afford health insurance, had no health insurance or could not qualify for a government-sponsored healthcare program.
About the Boehringer Ingelheim Family Health Survey
The Boehringer Ingelheim Family Health Survey was conducted on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim by
About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in
The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim,
In 2008, Boehringer Ingelheim posted net sales of U.S.
For more information, please visit http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com.
SOURCE Boehringer Ingelheim
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