Among adults in the United States, around 49 percent regularly took supplements such as vitamins and minerals to care for their personal health and wellness in 2021. This statistic shows the leading health strategies used by adults for health and wellness in the U.S. in 2021.
Leading health strategies used by adults in the U.S. for health and wellness in 2021
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
Take supplements such as vitamins or minerals
49%
Ensure I get sufficient sleep and rest
44%
Take prescription medication
42%
Exercise for fitness, burn calories, strength, tone, flexibility
37%
Eat flexible diet of healthy/less healthy foods/beverages
33%
Stay generally physically active without/specific goals
32%
Take OTC medication
31%
Take steps to support mental health
26%
Practice mindfulness (e.g., meditation, journaling, deep breathing)
22%
Consume specific foods/beverages for health-related goals/issues
Original question: "Which of these health strategies do you engage in regularly specifically to take care of your overall health and wellness?"
(Select all that apply). Top 10 items (in US).
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The Hartman Group. (July 27, 2021). Leading health strategies used by adults in the U.S. for health and wellness in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1271876/health-and-wellness-strategies-adults-us/
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The Hartman Group. (2021). Leading health strategies used by adults in the U.S. for health and wellness in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1271876/health-and-wellness-strategies-adults-us/
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Leading health strategies used by adults in the U.S. for health and wellness in 2021 [Graph], The Hartman Group, July 27, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1271876/health-and-wellness-strategies-adults-us/
