Concern about drug addiction has declined in U.S., even in areas where fatal overdoses have risen the most
Public concern about addiction is down even in the parts of the U.S. where drug overdose death rates have increased the most.
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Public concern about addiction is down even in the parts of the U.S. where drug overdose death rates have increased the most.
Overall, there are about 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population.
Many Americans who are highly religious and identify with certain Christian traditions express discomfort with human enhancement.
Unvaccinated Americans are less likely to be concerned about health effects of COVID-19 and to wear masks in businesses all or most of the time.
Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.
As has often been the case on policy questions about how to deal with the pandemic, partisans are far apart in their views on mask mandates.
Looking at respondents to 2020 and 2021 surveys reveals differences in vaccination rates based on where people turned most for COVID-19 news.
As the drive to inoculate more people continues, here are 10 facts about Americans and COVID-19 vaccines.
One year into the coronavirus pandemic, about a fifth of U.S. adults (21%) are experiencing high levels of psychological distress.
Americans regard advances in artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies with a degree of caution and uncertainty.
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