Health Care

Americans now see reducing the budget deficit as a higher priority for the president and Congress to address than in recent years. But strengthening the economy continues to be the public’s top policy priority.

58% of those ages 18 to 29 have experienced high levels of psychological distress at least once between March 2020 and September 2022.

On a couple of policies related to transgender people, there is some agreement among Americans, but views of other policies are more divided.

Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.

Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda.

Most Latino immigrants say they would come to the U.S. again.

The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.

While Americans see some aspects of U.S. power more positively than people elsewhere, they offer more negative views in other areas.

Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.

63% of U.S. adults say the government has the responsibility to provide health care coverage for all, up slightly from 59% last year.