60% of U.S. adults track their weight, diet, or exercise routine. 45% of adults have at least one chronic disease, and 8 in 10 of those with two or more conditions track their health. 70% of adults received health information or support from doctors or healthcare professionals, while 60% turned to friends and family and 24% to others with the same condition.

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5. 60% of U.S. adults track weight, diet, or exercise routine.
33% track health indicators or symptoms.
12% track a health indicator on behalf of someone they care for.
7 in 10 U.S. adults
track for health
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6. 45% of U.S. adults are living with at
least one chronic disease.
7 in 10 track for health
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7. 45% of U.S. adults are living with at
least one chronic disease.
7 in 10 track for health
*8 in 10 of those living
with 2+ conditions
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9. 70% of U.S. adults got information, care,
or support from a doctor or other health
care professional.
60% turned to friends and family.
24% turned to others who have the same
health condition.
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10. In the U.S.:
9 in 10 own a cell phone tracker
7 in 10 track for health
(but few use technology to do so)
45% live with chronic conditions
(but most don’t integrate their data
with the health system)
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