As fall arrives, ushering in flu season and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) has released concerning findings from its latest survey: more than a quarter of Americans are not up to date with essential health screenings and immunizations.
This includes vital screenings for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer—interventions that could be life-saving during this high-risk period. The AANP’s State of Primary Care in America survey reveals that 27% of respondents have fallen behind on preventive health measures. Alarmingly, nearly one-third of adults—particularly younger individuals, Hispanics, and those in rural areas—are struggling to access necessary healthcare services.