The Health of Millennials is incredible, Right? For example, you can\u2019t get on social media without seeing a check in at a fitness studio. Or striking a perfect forearm-stand Scorpion Pose. But are these Insta moments giving us an accurate picture?<\/p>\n
There have been many studies about the health of millennials which is roughly about 73 million Americans. But a new study of 55 million commercially insured millennials by Blue Cross is creating better insights into some surprising facts. For this study about the health of millennials, it includes people between born from 1983-1998 (between 21 and 36). It also compares the data to Generation X. Which includes people born from the mid \u201960 to the mid \u201980s. So with all this new information, the health of millennials: its good\u2026right?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span><\/div>\nThe Bad News Is . . .<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nOverall millennials are healthy \u2013 until 27. After that, their health goes into a steep decline when compared to their Gen X counterparts at the same age. Furthermore, aging alone cannot account for this rise. They saw a double digit increase in major depression, substance and tobacco use disorders, hypertension, hyperactivity, Crohn\u2019s disease, high cholesterol, and Type II diabetes. A double digit increase in one major health condition is bad but across seven is alarming.<\/p>\n
\nThere is a double digit prevalence rate increase in 7 of the top 10 health conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBut the troubling double digit increases about the\u00a0health of millennials doesn\u2019t end there. Orlando\u2019s millenials are in the middle of a dramatic increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI or STD). According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), STD rates are increasing across all groups but the most striking increase is among millenials. Here are the numbers:<\/p>\n
Orlando STI Rates from 2014-2017 in Millenials\u00a0<\/strong>(People aged 21-36)<\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Early Syphilis \u2013 70% Increase (2)<\/li>\n
- Gonorrhea \u2013 67% Increase (2)<\/li>\n
- Chlamydia \u2013 35% Increase (2)<\/li>\n
- HIV \u2013 34% Increase (2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Center for Disease Control estimates that there are over 110 million Americans living with an STD. In addition, there were about 20 million new cases in 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe Good News is . . .<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nOverall millenials are healthy, well, up until 27 at least. But now we have this information about the health of millennials that highlights some big health issues that could make a major impact. Once aware, people can make better health decisions based on this information. No matter what your age, its time to take charge of your health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAnd The Great News About The Health of Millennials Is . . .<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nMany of these health issues can be minimized and\/or completely eliminated. The health of millennials comes down to one thing \u2013 Prevention. Prevention takes a proactive approach to your health. Thinking \u201cI\u2019m active and feel great \u2013 I don\u2019t need a doctor!\u201d or \u201cwhen I\u2019m sick, I\u2019ll go to the doctor then\u201d is outdated. Today, preventative medicine or\u00a0Specialized Primary Care<\/a>, emphasizes comprehensive ongoing wellness which includes routine evaluations and screenings. As a result, it builds a strong partnership with a doctor you trust that empowers you to prevent health\u00a0issues,\u00a0detect them early and treat them promptly which minimizes their impact to your health. Here are 3 quick tips to take charge of your health today!<\/p>\n3 Quick Tips to Improve Your Health Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Get Informed \u2013 Learn more about about the health of millennials from quality resources like the\u00a0CDC<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Routine Medical Visits \u2013 Start seeing a medical provider before you\u2019re sick. Prevention is key! Ask your doctor if they are Board Certified.<\/li>\n
- Stay Engaged \u2013 Now that your learning more about your health, keep up the good work. Be open and honest with your provider and ask questions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Knowing your healthy from the inside out can bring peace of mind, turning those \u2018Insta moments\u2019 into memories that will last a very long, healthy life. And isn\u2019t that something we\u2019d all like to picture?<\/p>\n
Sam Graper,<\/em><\/strong>
\nCommunity Relations Manager,<\/em>
\nOrlando Immunology Center<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDON\u2019T MISS A THING!\u00a0Join the convo on\u00a0our social media channels\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Linked In.<\/a>\u00a0#OICorlando<\/h5>\n
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Overall millennials are healthy \u2013 until 27. After that, their health goes into a steep decline when compared to their Gen X counterparts at the same age. Furthermore, aging alone cannot account for this rise. They saw a double digit increase in major depression, substance and tobacco use disorders, hypertension, hyperactivity, Crohn\u2019s disease, high cholesterol, and Type II diabetes. A double digit increase in one major health condition is bad but across seven is alarming.<\/p>\n
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There is a double digit prevalence rate increase in 7 of the top 10 health conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n But the troubling double digit increases about the\u00a0health of millennials doesn\u2019t end there. Orlando\u2019s millenials are in the middle of a dramatic increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI or STD). According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), STD rates are increasing across all groups but the most striking increase is among millenials. Here are the numbers:<\/p>\n Orlando STI Rates from 2014-2017 in Millenials\u00a0<\/strong>(People aged 21-36)<\/p>\n The Center for Disease Control estimates that there are over 110 million Americans living with an STD. In addition, there were about 20 million new cases in 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Overall millenials are healthy, well, up until 27 at least. But now we have this information about the health of millennials that highlights some big health issues that could make a major impact. Once aware, people can make better health decisions based on this information. No matter what your age, its time to take charge of your health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Many of these health issues can be minimized and\/or completely eliminated. The health of millennials comes down to one thing \u2013 Prevention. Prevention takes a proactive approach to your health. Thinking \u201cI\u2019m active and feel great \u2013 I don\u2019t need a doctor!\u201d or \u201cwhen I\u2019m sick, I\u2019ll go to the doctor then\u201d is outdated. Today, preventative medicine or\u00a0Specialized Primary Care<\/a>, emphasizes comprehensive ongoing wellness which includes routine evaluations and screenings. As a result, it builds a strong partnership with a doctor you trust that empowers you to prevent health\u00a0issues,\u00a0detect them early and treat them promptly which minimizes their impact to your health. Here are 3 quick tips to take charge of your health today!<\/p>\n 3 Quick Tips to Improve Your Health Today<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowing your healthy from the inside out can bring peace of mind, turning those \u2018Insta moments\u2019 into memories that will last a very long, healthy life. And isn\u2019t that something we\u2019d all like to picture?<\/p>\n Sam Graper,<\/em><\/strong>
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The Good News is . . .<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
And The Great News About The Health of Millennials Is . . .<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\nCommunity Relations Manager,<\/em>
\nOrlando Immunology Center<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDON\u2019T MISS A THING!\u00a0Join the convo on\u00a0our social media channels\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Linked In.<\/a>\u00a0#OICorlando<\/h5>\n
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