RFK Jr. vowed to restore public trust in health. It's not working, a new survey suggests.
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Americans are losing confidence in the nation’s public health agencies, according to a survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
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Main Idea: A new survey suggests Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to restore trust in public health is not working, as confidence in federal health agencies has fallen while trust in doctors and career scientists remains higher.
Key Points:
- The Annenberg survey of 1,650 adults found trust in the CDC, FDA, and NIH has dropped to a little over 60% in Trump’s second term.
- Seventy-seven percent of respondents trust the American Academy of Pediatrics, and 86% trust their own doctors and nurses.
- Only 38% said they trust Kennedy for reliable public health information, and 42% said the same about Dr. Mehmet Oz.
- The survey suggests Americans separate career scientists from the political leaders running health agencies, and many side with medical groups over federal guidance on vaccines.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Falling trust in Kennedy, the CDC, and the FDA can make people less likely to follow vaccine and health guidance, which may worsen confusion and public health risks.
Positive Impact
More trust in personal doctors and career scientists may help households rely on steadier, evidence-based advice.
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