Poll: Optimism
How optimistic are you about your own future regarding the following? (responses expressing optimism)
| Total | 18-49 | 50+ | |
| Family | 86% | 86% | 85% |
| Health | 78% | 79% | 75% |
| Your community | 74% | 72% | 76% |
| Finances | 65% | 68% | 60% |
| The country | 57% | 59% | 56% |
How likely do you think that a breakthrough will occur within the next 5 years in the following areas? (responses are for likely)
| Total | 18-49 |
50+ | |
| Car technology | 81% | 84% | 78% |
| Health care technology | 76% | 76% | 76% |
| Quality of public education | 52% | 51% | 53% |
| Cheaper energy | 49% | 49% | 50% |
| Global warming/improved environment | 45% | 44% | 47% |
How likely do you think that a breakthrough will occur in treating the following diseases within the next 5 years? (responses are for likely)
| Total | 18-49 | 50+ | |
| Diabetes | 64% | 59% | 69% |
| Cancer | 60% | 55% | 65% |
| Alzheimer’s | 52% | 47% | 58% |
| AIDS | 47% | 40% | 55% |
To what extent you do believe or doubt that within the next 5 years most people will actually engage in the following health promotion behaviors? (responses for believe)
| Total | 18-49 | 50+ | |
| Eating healthy food | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Exercising regularly | 52% | 53% | 51% |
| Cutting back on high-fat foods | 45% | 43% | 48% |
Survey of 1,004 adults age 18 and older conducted by GfK Oct. 22-24, 2010.
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