With the exception of family, millennials value health the most.
Millennials (born 1980-2000) are the largest and most educated generation. But, they are also the most unhealthy.
A generation of narcissists
Baby boomers are living longer but not necessarily healthier. The Journal of the American Medical Association study reported lower activity levels, obesity, high cholesterol, and take more medication for diabetes and hypertension than previous generations.
Researchers found that, compared to previous generations, members of Generation X and Generation Y showed poorer physical health, higher levels of unhealthy behaviors such as alcohol use and smoking, and more depression and anxiety.
Baby Boomers. That's right; adults aged 57 to 70 years old are the most active on a weekly basis, completing on average 215 minutes a week.
According to Cigna International Health's 2023 survey of almost 12,000 workers around the world, 91% of 18-to-24-year-olds report being stressed – compared to 84% on average. Research indicates Gen Z are emerging as the most stressed demographic in the workplace, and struggling mightily to cope.
According to a recent survey of 1,300 managers, three out of four agree that Gen Z is harder to work with than other generations — so much so that 65% of employers said they have to fire them more often.
Gen Z consumers are dining out less often compared to older generations at their age. Like other consumers, some young employees are spending more of their workdays outside of the office.
For Gen Z, healthy eating is a key concern. 72% of Gen Z respondents see healthy eating as an integral part of their physical and mental health, with 71% making an effort to eat healthy food at home.
Regarding the stats, it's clear that Gen Z is struggling. A 2022 survey of Gen Z young adults (ages 19 through 24) found that 42% are diagnosed with a mental health condition. Of these people, 26% were diagnosed during the COVID-19 pandemic, which worsened mental health for many people of all ages.
Members of Generation Z report higher rates of depression and a number of other mental health conditions than do generations before them. At the same time, they are more likely than previous generations to report these problems, positioning those who seek help in a place to receive it.
Baby boomers have the highest household net worth of any US generation. Defined by the Federal Reserve as being born between 1946 and 1964 (currently in the ages between 59 and 77), baby boomers are in often in the sunset of their career or early into retirement.
It found that, while there are similar rates of happiness across the older three generations, Gen Z is by far the least happy at work. Twenty-six percent of Gen Zers were unhappy in their jobs, and 17% were actively thinking about quitting.
But according to the International Food Information Council, the age group between 25 and 34 were the most health conscious.
Gen X is sometimes called the “Forgotten Generation.” They are the smallest generation by population, with about 65 million people.
What Are the Birth Years of the Greatest Generation? Members of the Greatest Generation were born in the 1900s to the 1920s. There's no universal cut-off date, but some sources have defined the Greatest Generation as people born from 1901 to 1927 or 1901 to 1924.
Gen Zers Are Independent learners make up this generation
—they are all about the pursuit of knowledge. This generation was born with the internet and social media; the experiences they encountered as children helped them gain early expertise with digital tools allowing them to be self-reliant as well as collaborative.
Gen Zers are drinking less than young people in past generations: about 20 percent less alcohol per capita than millennials did at their age, according to a report from Berenberg Research.
As digital natives, Gen Zers love TikTok. Among other social media platforms, like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, TikTok stands out. Not only is the app Gen Z-dominated, with 43% of global users aged 18-24, but young consumers also prefer TikTok to such an extent that it's begun to rival Google as a search engine.
Of all chain restaurants and fast food places, McDonald's once again takes the top spot for Gen Z and Millennials. And when we ask why this is their favorite, young people have all the best things to say about McDonald's.
When asked “What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of 'fast food'?”, “McDonald's” was the strongest word association for Generation Z. Our survey results suggest that McDonald's is not only the most popular burger brand (51%) but also a beloved choice for fried chicken (31%) and snacks (39%).
Generation Z (Gen Z) is currently between 10 and 25 years old, born between 1997 and 2012, and research suggests that they are the most anxious generation to date.
The Fall of Materialism. Gen Z and Gen AA both are also less materialistic than previous generations. This needs a bit of explanation, and it has nothing to do with idealism or spiritualism.
Gen Xers would come to be known as one of the “least parented, least nurtured generations in U.S. history,” with parents divorcing at historic rates as both mom and dad worked in pursuit of an American Dream.