Public confidence in scientists and medical scientists has declined over the last year

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February 14, 2022

Americans’ Trust in Scientists, Other Groups Declines

Public confidence in scientists and medical scientists has declined over the last year

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Public confidence in scientists and medical scientists has declined over the last year

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Americans’ Trust in Scientists, Other Groups Declines
Democrats remain more confident than Republicans in medical scientists; ratings fall among both groups
Confidence in medical scientists declines among White, Black and Hispanic adults since April 2020
White Democrats express higher levels of confidence in medical scientists than Black, Hispanic Democrats
College-educated Democrats express high levels of confidence in medical scientists

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