Ohio State Survey: Young Adults Lack Primary Care

A new national survey commissioned by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and conducted by Survey of Income and Program Participation revealed that only 71% of young adults aged 18-29 in the United States have a primary care doctor, significantly lower than older adults. Furthermore, less than half of these young adults had a checkup in the past year. Zachary Bittinger, a family medicine physician, emphasized the importance of early and consistent primary care for preventive health and long-term well-being. The survey also indicated that young adults are more likely to seek non-emergency care at urgent care clinics rather than their primary care providers.