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MedStar Health Survey Finds Nearly Three-Quarters of Adults Are Concerned About Heart Health, But Many Aren't Telling Their Doctor
A MedStar Health survey reveals 38% of adults avoid discussing heart health despite 71% concern; Baby Boomers are more likely to raise concerns than Generation X, experts say.
- MedStar Health's recent survey found 71% of adults are concerned about heart health but 38% haven't addressed concerns with a healthcare provider.
- Amid American Heart Month, heart disease is the leading cause of death among older adults and women, and experts say these facts underscore the need for awareness.
- MedStar Health's survey found men are more concerned than women about heart health and are more likely to raise concerns, with 73% of Baby Boomers and 57% of Gen X bringing issues to appointments.
- Clinicians note that MedStar offers a free Health Risk Assessment to help understand heart risk, encouraging timely evaluation rather than waiting for symptoms.
- Know when to see a cardiologist: MedStar lists symptoms and risk factors, while clinicians caution that appropriate testing, not more testing, can save lives.
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MedStar Health Survey Finds Nearly Three-Quarters of Adults Are Concerned About Heart Health, But Many Aren't Telling Their Doctor
COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national MedStar Health survey found 71% of adults are at least somewhat concerned about their heart health, but their worry is not turning into action. Almost four in 10 of those…
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