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While August is a month dedicated to national wellness, a new survey by Aflac reminds Americans of the need to prioritize personal health care all 12 months of the year.
The survey, which questioned 2,000 employed U.S. adults, found that three out of five Americans admitted to avoiding an important health screening over the last year – up 20% from 2023. The rate was even higher for millennials, 84% of whom said they had delayed a health or wellness screening in the past year.
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