Time is a Privilege Which Impacts Your Health

Every Feb. 4, as we mark World Cancer Day, the message we hear again and again is simple and true: Early detection saves lives. And yet, for too many Americans, preventive health care remains out of reach. 

There are many reasons, but according to the 2025 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey, 90% of Americans delay preventive screenings. The vast majority of people (94%) say they do so not because they don’t want to, but because of barriers like scheduling conflicts, logistics, or access....