Americans are making improvements to their health, as a
recent report from a major US health insurance company finds in a recent
survey. Health Briefs TV reviews how the United States is becoming a healthier
nation.
As a country, the US rate of smokers decreased five percent
in adults, and has gone down 29.5% since 1990.
Immunizations are increasing among children 19 to 25 months,
when vaccines are most needed. The current rate of vaccinated children is at
71.6%, despite those who decline to immunize their children against disease.
Preventable hospitalizations have decreased, which means
that more people are taking better care of themselves overall. The rate dropped
eight percent overall.
Infant mortality rates also dropped. Since 1990, the rate
has been reduced 41%. The US is a developed country with decent healthcare,
yet, there was no change in this percentage from last year.
Cardiovascular deaths are also down. This indicates people
are more aware of what they need to do to prevent them and are taking active
steps to better health and a longer life.
Health Briefs TV notes that the US needs to work harder on
reducing obesity, helping families get out of poverty, and prevent premature
death from a variety of causes.
Overall, US citizens are more aware of living healthier
lives and making lifestyle changes to feel better and live longer. Learn more here.
