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Most Americans Favor MMR Vaccine Requirement for Public School
A recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that 70% of the public supports vaccine requirements for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) for children to attend public school.
Americans’ Knowledge of Civics Increases, Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey Finds
The annual Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey has found that 70% of U.S. adults are able to name all three branches of government, up from 65% last year.
Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People
A new study by Annenberg Public Policy Center has found that the portrayal of guns in popular entertainment in the past two decades closely paralleled the increase in firearm use in real-world homicide rates among American youth.
Survey Finds Some Confusion Over Mammogram Guidelines
A recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that some Americans appear to be confused about when women with an average risk of breast cancer should begin a regimen of regular mammograms.
AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General
A new study by researchers affiliated with the Annenberg Public Policy Center explores public perceptions of artificial intelligence.
Many Americans Unaware High Blood Pressure Usually Has No Noticeable Symptoms
A recent Annenberg Public Policy Center health survey finds that few U.S. adults — including those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure — can correctly identify what blood pressure reading doctors consider “high.”
Americans Say Benefits of MMR Vaccine for Children Outweigh Risks by Nearly 5-1
A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center has found that Americans overwhelmingly say the benefits of the MMR vaccine for children outweigh the risks (83% to 17%).
Most Americans Support Checks on Presidential Power
A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that a strong majority of Americans support the role of the courts and Congress in serving as checks on presidential power.
Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk From Alcohol Consumption
A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center has found that more than half of Americans are aware that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer.
Over 1 in 3 Adults in Households With Guns Do Not Store All in Locked Locations
Since 2017, firearm-related injuries in the United States have been the most common cause of death from injury among children...
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