Share of adults who went to AI first when looking for information, advice, or guidance related to their health or wellbeing in the United Kingdom (UK) as of July 2026
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Question was worded in the source as: "Thinking about the last three months (approximately since mid-April 2026)...Which, if any, of the following did you turn to FIRST when looking for information, advice or guidance related to your health or wellbeing? (Please select the option that best applies)" And those who selected "A standalone AI tool (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)
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Use of AI as first place for health information in the UK 2026, by generation
According to a 2026 survey, percent of adults in the United Kingdom reported that AI was the first place they went to get information or advice related to their health. Among millennials specifically, this share jumped to ** percent.
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YouGov. (July 20, 2026). Share of adults who went to AI first when looking for information, advice, or guidance related to their health or wellbeing in the United Kingdom (UK) as of July 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1664245/use-of-ai-as-first-place-health-information-in-the-uk-2026-by-generation/
YouGov. "Share of adults who went to AI first when looking for information, advice, or guidance related to their health or wellbeing in the United Kingdom (UK) as of July 2026." Chart. July 20, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/1664245/use-of-ai-as-first-place-health-information-in-the-uk-2026-by-generation/
YouGov. (2026). Share of adults who went to AI first when looking for information, advice, or guidance related to their health or wellbeing in the United Kingdom (UK) as of July 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/1664245/use-of-ai-as-first-place-health-information-in-the-uk-2026-by-generation/
YouGov. "Share of Adults Who Went to Ai First When Looking for Information, Advice, or Guidance Related to Their Health or Wellbeing in The United Kingdom (Uk) as of July 2026." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 20 Jul 2026, /statistics/1664245/use-of-ai-as-first-place-health-information-in-the-uk-2026-by-generation/
YouGov, Share of adults who went to AI first when looking for information, advice, or guidance related to their health or wellbeing in the United Kingdom (UK) as of July 2026 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1664245/use-of-ai-as-first-place-health-information-in-the-uk-2026-by-generation/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Share of adults who went to AI first when looking for information, advice, or guidance related to their health or wellbeing in the United Kingdom (UK) as of July 2026 [Graph], YouGov, July 20, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1664245/use-of-ai-as-first-place-health-information-in-the-uk-2026-by-generation/
