85% of the UK Not worried About Their Health

Using information gained from 20,000 respondents surveyed within 11 European countries a Reader’s Digest report named, ‘A Picture of Health’ looks at how patients treat their illnesses and ailments, the source of information they rely on and the steps they take to maintain health.

The study highlights that in the UK:

• A staggering 85% say they’re not really worried about their health, with only the Dutch seemingly
more laid back at 93%.
• 74% believe they are well or very well informed of health conditions and treatments.
• 47% use leaflets within GP surgeries and 60% trust this source.
• 34% state leaflets in GP surgeries as their most used source of health information.
• 50% use leaflets within GP pharmacies and 61% trust this source.
• 30% state leaflets in pharmacies as their most used source of health information.

IDS UK were pleased (although not surprised!) that the study confirms that leaflets within GP surgeries and pharmacies are a well used and trusted source of patient information.

A copy of the study can be downloaded from http://www.rdeuropehealth.com/health/

60% Trust Leaflets Found Within GP Surgeries