Americans Trust Health Agencies, Seek Strengthening Amid Political Divides
Health Populi
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A recent survey by Axios/Ipsos indicates that while a majority of U.S. citizens trust health institutions such as the CDC, NIH, and FDA, there are notable political divides in trust levels. The survey, conducted with 1,002 adults, reveals that personal physicians are the most trusted, with 90% of respondents expressing confidence in them, whereas trust in the CDC varies significantly between parties—66% overall but only 41% among Republicans. Additionally, trust in health figures is polarized, with Dr. Anthony Fauci viewed favorably by 75% of Democrats, compared to just 18% of Republicans, while two-thirds of Republicans trust Donald Trump for health information, a view shared by only 7% of Democrats. The survey also highlighted obesity as the leading public health concern, identified by 20% of respondents.
