Friends and family as responsible as health-care professionals for personal health, global survey

Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 09:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Globally, people believe that friends and family have as much responsibility for their personal health as do health care providers, according to the Edelman Health Barometer 2011. After "themselves," nearly half (43%) of respondents believe that their friends and family have the most impact on their lifestyle as it relates to health, and more than a third (36%) believe friends and family have the most impact on personal nutrition.

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