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6 Common Health Concerns of Millennials

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Among young adults in 2006, almost 30 percent were smoking cigarettes according to Millenialmarketing.com.

Businesswire.com reported that 17 percent were frequent smokers.

Sources:

Millennials: Are They Healthier than Earlier Generations?
http://www.millennialmarketing.com/2009/12/millennials-are-they-healthier-than-earlier-generations

1,000 Millennials Surveyed on Medication, Healthcare Reform and Wellness
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100201006251/en/U.S.-Millennials-Healthy-Bad-Habits-Lead-Chronic#.VL8E-kfF-LY

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Millennials constituted one-third of the United State's population as of 2013. That makes this group the largest one in the country.

The oldest of the millenials are now entering their 30s, and there are some trends that have emerged where their health is concerned.

Sources:

15 Economic Facts About Millennials
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/millennials_report.pdf

Tags: alcohol, smoking, obesity, mental health, health insurance, sexually transmitted diseases, STDs

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SteffanieLindberg
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Great Article, Jody - Thank you!

January 26, 2015 - 8:14am

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Jody Smith
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HERWriter (reply to SteffanieLindberg)

Thanks Steffanie.

January 26, 2015 - 8:36am

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