The Aflac Wellness Matters Survey generally reports on routine medical check-ups and cancer screenings, barriers for patients in obtaining screenings, and influences that prompt patients to seek out check-ups and screenings. The recent 2024 report also provides a small snapshot of the urgent care patient population. As cited in the survey with just over 700 employed adults ages 18-65 responding, the emergency department and urgent care centers are the main source of healthcare for many Americans, including:
- 52% of the general population
- 70% of Gen ZÂ
- 66% of millennialsÂ
- 68% of African Americans
- 66% of Hispanic Americans
Why not get checked out: Everyday factors of time and convenience were the top reasons why respondents say they don’t schedule their check-ups, such as not being able to take time off work, difficulty in getting childcare, and lack of transportation.