Pritikin Report Reveals
Surprising Gaps in South Florida’s Health Behaviors
From GLP-1 misconceptions to delayed care, a new survey shows that while health awareness is high, action often lags behind. Discover how lifestyle education—and not just medication—can close the gap.
We Think About Our Health—But Don’t Act on It
Nearly 9 in 10 Miami-area residents admit they’ve put their health on the back burner. Though people frequently think about their weight and wellness, family, work, and daily stress often take precedence. The result? Delayed care, hidden risks, and reliance on quick fixes.
At a Glance: South Florida’s Health Reality
Key findings from the Pritikin Report
87%
of respondents delay health action due to other responsibilities
50%
say they feel younger than their age—but may be underestimating health risks
45%
47%
65%
58%
say appearance is their reason for considering GLP-1 medications
5 days/week
At a Glance: South Florida’s Health Reality
Key findings from the Pritikin Report
87%
of respondents delay health action due to other responsibilities
50%
say they feel younger than their
age—but may be underestimating health risks
45%
would consider taking a GLP-1 drug
47%
don’t realize GLP-1 side effects can often be managed with lifestyle
65%
say health is their reason for considering GLP-1 medications
58%
say appearance is their reason for considering GLP-1 medications
5 days/week
Average number of days people think about their weight
Feeling Young vs. Being Young Inside
Half of respondents feel younger than their actual age. But optimism can be deceptive—especially with climbing rates of obesity and heart disease. Many respondents underestimated when cardiovascular disease begins, citing an average onset age of just 33.
50%
36%
believe heart disease starts between ages 31–40.
GLP-1 Drugs: Motivations and Misconceptions
Pritikin’s research found shifting perceptions around weight loss medication. Men are now more likely than women to consider GLP-1 medications—and image, not health, is the top driver for many.
47%
of men would consider GLP-1 medications
43%
of women would consider GLP-1 medications
58%
47%
Feeling Young vs. Being Young Inside
Half of respondents feel younger than their actual age. But optimism can be deceptive—especially with climbing rates of obesity and heart disease. Many respondents underestimated when cardiovascular disease begins, citing an average onset age of just 33.
50%
36%
believe heart disease starts between ages 31–40.
GLP-1 Drugs: Motivations and Misconceptions
Pritikin’s research found shifting perceptions around weight loss medication. Men are now more likely than women to consider GLP-1 medications—and image, not health, is the top driver for many.
47%
of men would consider GLP-1 medications
58%
43%
of women would consider GLP-1 medications
47%
don’t understand lifestyle can help manage side effects
Health Is Priceless
But Many Are Willing to Pay
Nearly 40% of Miami-area residents say they’d give up a quarter of their wealth if it meant achieving their ideal weight for life. That desire for change shows just how much value people place on wellness—even if they aren’t sure where to start.
The Pritikin Approach
A Different Kind of Health Transformation
Pritikin isn’t a quick fix. It’s a physician-led program that combines clinical expertise, nutrition, fitness, and behavior change to help people reverse chronic disease and reclaim their health—safely, sustainably, and with long-term support.