When you have a minor medical symptom, on a scale of 1-5, where 1 means “I try and see a doctor as soon as possible” and 5 means “I try to avoid seeing a doctor for as long as possible”, where would you place yourself? | Daily Question

When you have a minor medical symptom, on a scale of 1‑5, where 1 means “I try and see a doctor as soon as possible” and 5 means “I try to avoid seeing a doctor for as long as possible”, where would you place yourself? Published on 4 December 2025 → Survey conducted on 4 December 2025 on 6127 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

1 - I try and see a doctor as soon as possible

5%

2

7%

3

22%

4

22%

5 - I try to avoid seeing a doctor for as long as possible

41%

Don’t know

3%

1 - I try and see a doctor as soon as possible

5%

2

7%

3

22%

4

22%

5 - I try to avoid seeing a doctor for as long as possible

41%

Don’t know

3%

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