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Originally Posted by coach
I will not attack you personally but say that 30 percent response to a survey is truly great. Most surveys get 3 or 4 percent participation.
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Does that include lots of unimportant surveys that nobody cares about? Surveys where they want personal information in exchange for a "free" gift (cupon) of some sort? When it comes to telephone surveys, for example, I have a blanket policy not to participate, no matter what it's about. And I suppose many others do the same. So I kind of doubt the value of the 3 to 4% statistic.
When it comes to the health of our community, I don't think 30 percent is "through the roof". It's only good when compared to many other less valuable, intrusive surveys. Well, that's my opinion.
We could also ask the question, "of the 30 percent who took the survey, what percentage of them will be willing and able to take an active role in making The Villages America's healthiest hometown?" I would guess about half or 15% of Villagers. So how do we get to become America's healthiest hometown on the strength of only a small percentage of the population?
It seems to me that only a very small fraction of Villagers will be willing to make any significant lifestyle change or sacrifice. That's my opinion again, based on what I see and hear of what goes on in The Villages and on this Health Board.