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April 10, 2020

Americans See Spread of Disease as Top International Threat, Along With Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons, Cyberattacks

Americans see many threats, but fears about the spread of infectious diseases top the list

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Americans See Spread of Disease as Top International Threat, Along With Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons, Cyberattacks
Americans see many threats, but fears about the spread of infectious diseases top the list
Overwhelming majorities of Americans say cooperation with other countries is important, especially on the spread of infectious diseases
Democrats and Republicans similarly concerned about spread of diseases, but Democrats show more worry on climate and Russia, Republicans on migration
Americans with less education and lower incomes more likely to say the spread of diseases is a major threat
As COVID-19 spread, concerns about infectious diseases rose
Americans see wide range of threats facing the nation
On a list of threats, Democrats are more likely to say international cooperation is very important than are Republicans
Threat perception over time in the U.S.
Americans express growing concern about spread of infectious diseases, China’s power and influence and condition of the global economy
With exception of climate change, older Americans see higher levels of threat
Democrats grow more likely to say climate change is a major threat; Republican views remain mostly stable

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