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US Millennials and Health Consumer Report 2025

US Millennials and Health Consumer Report 2025

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US Millennials and Health Market Analysis

The U.S. market has faced significant disruptions in recent years, from the impacts of COVID-19 to high inflation. However, by late 2024, inflation rates have decreased significantly, and economic recovery is ongoing with stable employment rates and wage growth.

This context is crucial for understanding Millennial behaviors, as they have adjusted their spending habits, particularly in health-related categories. The US health market is influenced by rising costs and a growing focus on long-term wellness. Consumers seek affordable, transparent health solutions, with an increasing reliance on reliable online resources. The future will see a shift towards preventative care and personalized wellness, driven by technology. Brands offering affordable, transparent products that meet evolving needs will thrive in a market prioritizing sustainability and long-term health.

US Millennials and Health Consumer Insights

Millennials continue to prioritize their health, focusing on long-term wellness goals such as energy levels, sleep quality, and body weight. Economic constraints are driving them toward more affordable, value-driven healthcare solutions. Despite rising costs, Millennials remain loyal to brands in categories like vitamins, supplements, and skincare but are increasingly seeking cost-effective healthcare alternatives. According to the healthcare market report, half of Millennials turn to social media for health information, presenting an opportunity for brands to establish trust through credible, transparent content. Additionally, Millennials are showing growing interest in eco-friendly healthcare products, though price and quality concerns limit wider adoption. With a significant portion of Millennial healthcare consumers embracing wearable health tech and personalized tracking, technology is playing an increasingly important role in managing their health.

Purchase the full report today to refine your healthcare consumer insights, unlock the latest US consumer healthcare trends, and pave your way to success in the evolving Millennial healthcare market.

About The Report

The US Millennials and Health Consumer Report 2025 offers a detailed analysis of the evolving consumer behaviors among Millennials in the U.S. The report focuses on key concerns like lifestyle, health, spending patterns, brand loyalty, and sustainability trends in the healthcare market. It examines the impact of economic factors on health-related spending, the rise of eco-friendly alternatives, and the growing use of wearable health technology in the US healthcare industry. This report provides valuable healthcare market insights for health and wellness brands, retailers, e-commerce platforms, healthcare consumers, health tech companies, and marketers. With Millennial consumer healthcare behaviors shaping the future of the healthcare market, this report will help businesses refine strategies, tailor product offerings, and engage effectively with Millennials to remain competitive in the rapidly changing market.

Key Topics Analyzed in the Report

The impact of rising costs on Millennials’ health-related spending
Millennials’ top health concerns and their holistic health view
The role of online information sources in health decisions
Changes in health spending patterns among Millennials
Drivers and barriers influencing Millennials’ health decisions
Attitudes and behaviors toward health among Millennials

Meet the Expert Behind the Analysis

Lindsay joined Mintel in 2023 as a Health and Wellness Research Analyst. She has a master’s in Marketing Research from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s in Marketing from Arizona State University. Prior to joining Mintel, she conducted consumer research for a DTC ad agency and began her career in pet retail.

Millennials value holistic health but struggle with rising costs. They emphasize transparency, affordability, and sustainable approaches to health management.

Lindsay Cameron

Analyst – Health & Wellness

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- What you need to know
- Market predictions
- What consumers want & why
- Opportunities
- Connect the dots between longevity and immediate results
- Emphasize ingredient transparency to build trust and meet Millennials’ demand for natural, high-quality products
- Brands must be ready to tackle misinformation circulating on social media
MARKET DYNAMICS
- Market context
- Market drivers
- While inflation has decreased and optimism is improving, caution still lingers for many
- Graph 1: headline CPI and core CPI, 2021-24
- Graph 2: consumer sentiment index, 2022-25
- Emphasize value and affordability for budget-conscious Millennials
CONSUMER INSIGHTS
- Consumer fast facts
- Top health concerns
- Millennials’ holistic health view balances concern across all areas
- Graph 3: concerns with their long-term health, Millennials, 2025
- Millennials show the highest level of concern across almost areas of health
- Graph 4: areas of their long term health that they are very concerned about, by generation, 2025
- Address Black Millennials’ concerns about unequal health outlooks
- Graph 5: areas of their long term health that they are very concerned about, Millennials by race and ethnicity, 2025
- Parents’ concerns shift from energy to weight as children grow older
- Graph 6: very concerned about future energy levels, sleep quality, and body weight, by Millennial age of children, 2025
- Online information sources
- Build trust online through education and scientific credibility
- Graph 7: online sources for health information, Millennials, 2025
- Engage Millennial women with targeted, relevant health content
- Graph 8: online sources for health information, by Millennial gender, 2025
- Partner with trusted male-focused health influencers to reach young Millennial men
- Provide tailored, actionable health solutions for Millennial parents
- Graph 9: online sources for health information, by Millennial parenthood status, 2025
- Changes in spend
- Most Millennials say their health spend hasn’t changed
- Graph 10: spend across different health categories compared to last year, Millennials, 2025
- Younger generations spend more on all aspects of their health than older ones, even amid financial uncertainty
- Graph 11: spending more on health compared to last year, by generation, 2025
- Embrace gender-focused wellness trends to drive holistic health and performance
- Graph 12: spending more on select areas of health compared to last year, by Millennial gender, 2025
- Build trust with parents as dependable, higher spend customers
- Graph 13: spending more on health compared to last year, by Millennial parental status, 2025
- Provide value to budget-conscious Millennials who may rely more on OTC products after reducing health savings
- Graph 14: spending less on health financial planning compared to last year, by Millennial financial situation, 2025
- Drivers behind health decisions
- Millennial health decisions are driven by ingredients and life events
- Graph 15: drivers of health decisions NET – Any Rank, Millennials, 2025
- Meet Millennials’ demand for ingredient quality, transparency, and innovation
- Graph 16: paying more attendtion to indgredients as a driver of health decisions NET – Any Rank, by gender/generation, 2025
- Prioritizing ingredients across CPG categories is essential for Millennials
- Engage Millennials by aligning with impactful life transitions to support health goals
- Take wearable tech beyond just tracking steps and heart rate
- Barriers to health improvement
- Help Millennials prioritize longevity by easing barriers to healthy living
- Graph 17: barriers to managing health, by generation, 2025
- Customize support to help women maintain habits and men break them
- Graph 18: barriers to managing health, by Millennial gender, 2025
- Support parents with young children by simplifying tasks and promoting preventative health
- Graph 19: lack of time and cost as barriers to health management, by Millennial’s children’s age, 2025
- Attitudes toward health
- Millennials’ health maintenance is heavily impacted by lack of visible results and rising healthcare costs
- Graph 20: attitudes and behaviors toward health, Millennials, 2025
- Offer innovative solutions that align with holistic health and longevity goals
- Graph 21: attitudes toward long-term impact of health decisons, by generation, 2025
- Help young consumers balance tech use by promoting intentional disconnection
Innovation and Marketing strategies
- Marketing and advertising
- Orangetheory taps into varying motivations for working out
- Find ways to stand out in the growing sea of ingredient-focused products
- KIND reminds consumers to be kind to themselves
APPENDIX
- Market definition
- Consumer research methodology
- Generations
- Abbreviations and terms

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