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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.
- On Feb. 2, 2026, MedStar Health's survey found 71% of adults are concerned about heart health but 38% haven't discussed concerns with a provider.
- Because heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and those 63%, the American Heart Association emphasizes addressing heart health during American Heart Month.
- Survey analysis found men report more concern about heart health and are more likely than women to raise issues with their doctor, while 73% of Baby Boomers do so compared to 57% of Gen X.
- MedStar Health offers a free Health Risk Assessment, and Estelle Jean, MD, says, `You don't have to wait for a heart attack or severe symptoms to see a cardiologist. Prevention matters.`
- MedStar advises that symptoms and risk factors like chest discomfort and high blood pressure warrant cardiology evaluation, and clinicians caution that appropriate 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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