HealthExec March 14, 2025
The COVID-10 pandemic is still taking a toll on the self-reported physical and mental health of Americans, as polling shows the lowest levels in more than 20 years.
A March 13 survey of 1,001 U.S. adults conducted by Gallup showed the perception of overall health among respondents has been declining since 2013. However, things began to fall sharply during the COVID —and they’ve yet to rebound.
However, the virus and lockdowns that kept people in their homes may only be part of the equation, as Gallup suggests other contributing factors.
“The shift in how people perceive their mental health since the pandemic could reflect several dynamics: heightened anxiety brought on by the COVID-19 crisis; heightened public and medical...