Survey: 76% of Gen Z and 63% of millennials turn to AI first for health questions

Aug 4, 2026 · Issue 1 · 2 sources, 2 articles

A survey found that 76% of Gen Z and 63% of millennials use AI as the first line of primary healthcare. The article does not state the country of the sample.

Who is affected and how

doctor

Young patients do their first round of information-seeking with AI, which reshapes expectations before the visit.

health policy

The role of AI at primary care entry points must be regulated.

Narrative: Patients now start with AI

Sources

• 76% of Gen Z and 63% of millennials turn to AI for first line of primary healthcareaflac newsroom · Aug 4, 2026
• 76% of Gen Z and 63% of millennials turn to AI for first line of primary healthcare - Aug 4, 2026newsroom.aflac.com · Aug 4, 2026

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