- New research by HealthTech platform Omnos finds 40% of the UK will worry about their health concerns but not address them
- More than seven in 10 people say the pandemic has made them more aware of their health and wellbeing
- Almost seven in 10 people have avoided or put off visiting their GPs
The pandemic has fostered a new generation of health and wellbeing worriers. According to research by HealthTech company Omnos, four in 10 (40%) people are worrying about their health but, crucially, say they are not doing anything about these concerns.
The pandemic has drastically changed how the nation views its health, with seven in 10 (72%) people saying they are more aware of their health and wellbeing, and almost six out of 10 (59%) saying personal health is in their top three most important things in life – alongside family and love. The pandemic has especially impacted younger people, with eight in ten (80%) 16–35-year-olds saying it has changed how they view their health.
While the UK is taking more interest in health and wellbeing, this has not lessened concerns and worries. Women are significantly more likely to worry about health concerns without addressing them – nearly half (47%) compared to only one third (33%) of men. Younger people are the most likely to worry about their health without addressing it, with well over half (54%) of 16–24-year-olds doing this.
A significant number of us are also actively avoiding getting professional help when it comes to improving our health, including going to the doctors. Almost seven in 10 (69%) have put off visiting GPs in the past, opting instead to self-diagnose (49%) and carry out their own research into how to stay healthy (63%) during the initial stages of feeling unwell.
More than half (51%) of people said they are likely to take their health into their own hands by doing at-home tests during these stages. This proactivity will help to combat the growing problem of chronic illness, which is expected to impact 18 million people in the UK by 20251.
Thomas Olivier, founder and CEO of Omnos, said: “We are at a point in time where we can make tangible, sustainable changes to improve our lives and hopefully dispel some worries in the process.
“Our research shows more people are keen to learn about their health and open to at-home testing and research, but this should be done in tandem with regular health checks and working with medical professionals to get the best results.”
Omnos aims to help tackle the risks of chronic illness by helping people prioritise health and wellbeing to prevent future illnesses, as opposed to treating them once they arise. Behaviours are already changing, with Omnos seeing a 56% year on year growth in users keen to understand more about their health.
Its intelligent health system combines at-home tests and questionnaires with practical advice and guidance from health professionals to give personalised recommendations. It has one of the most comprehensive ranges of at-home health tests on the UK market, covering genes, blood, fertility, hormones, microbiome, enviro-toxins, and elements.
For more information, visit https://www.omnos.me/
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