Medical topics discussed by healthcare workers with patients U.S. 2020

In 2020, about 36 percent of patients aged 40 years and older stated that their doctor or healthcare worker discussed immunizations with them at their most recent medical appointment, while 25 percent reported discussing depression or anxiety with their doctor or healthcare worker during their last appointment. This statistic illustrates the percentage of U.S. adults aged 40 years and older who discussed select topics at their most recent medical appointment in 2020.

Percentage of U.S. adults aged 40 years and older who discussed select topics at their most recent medical appointment in 2020

Characteristic	Percentage of topics
Immunizations	36%
Diet and weight	30%
Exercise	28%
Depression or anxiety	25%
Smoking or tobacco use	17%
Taking dietary or nutritional supplements	15%
Eye health	13%
Taking aspirin daily	11%
Ways to maintain your brain health	8%
Dental health	8%
Sexual health	6%
Alcohol use	6%
Ways to lower your prescription drug costs	5%
Illegal drug use	1%
None of these	23%

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Release date

May 2021

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Region

United States

Survey time period

November 10 to 20, 2020

Number of respondents

1,505 respondents

Age group

40 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Original questions: At your most recent medical appointment, which of the following topics—if any—did a doctor or healthcare professional discuss with you?

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