According to a survey carried out in 2026, over ** percent of 18- to 29-year-olds reported they had used AI tools for physical health advice but did not follow up afterward with a doctor. For mental health issues, the younger age groups were also more likely to not follow up with a doctor after using AI.
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KFF. (March 25, 2026). Share of adults who used AI for health information but did not follow up with a doctor in the U.S. as of 2026, by age [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1660703/using-ai-for-health-advice-and-doctor-follow-up-us-2026/
KFF. "Share of adults who used AI for health information but did not follow up with a doctor in the U.S. as of 2026, by age." Chart. March 25, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1660703/using-ai-for-health-advice-and-doctor-follow-up-us-2026/
KFF. (2026). Share of adults who used AI for health information but did not follow up with a doctor in the U.S. as of 2026, by age. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/1660703/using-ai-for-health-advice-and-doctor-follow-up-us-2026/
KFF. "Share of Adults Who Used Ai for Health Information but Did Not Follow up with a Doctor in The U.S. as of 2026, by Age." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 25 Mar 2026, /statistics/1660703/using-ai-for-health-advice-and-doctor-follow-up-us-2026/
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Share of adults who used AI for health information but did not follow up with a doctor in the U.S. as of 2026, by age [Graph], KFF, March 25, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1660703/using-ai-for-health-advice-and-doctor-follow-up-us-2026/