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U.S. adults tracking health habits

• Tracking prevalence: 69% of U.S. adults track at least one health indicator, such as weight, diet, or exercise routine, for themselves or loved ones. Common indicators include weight (60%) and symptoms (33%).

• Methods: 49% keep track “in their heads”, 34% use paper, and 21% use technology. Usage varies by age: younger adults (18-29) less often use paper, while older adults (65+) use more technology.

• Chronic conditions: Individuals with chronic disease are more likely to track and use organized methods (e.g., paper or devices). For example, 62% with two+ chronic conditions track symptoms regularly, and they are more likely to share data.

• Update and share: Only half (50%) update records regularly; most record changes only occasionally or impulsively. 34% share notes, often with clinicians or family members, and those with chronic conditions share more frequently.

• Impact: Tracking influences health decisions (34%) by informing fitness choices or questioning doctors. Informal tracking (e.g., in head) results in fewer "impact reports" than structured methods.

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