New Data Underscore Rise in CDC Mistrust During Pandemic

New data underscore rise in CDC mistrust during pandemic

The percentage of US adults reporting high confidence in the CDC fell from 82% in February 2020 to 56% in June 2022.

Change in confidence in public health entities among US adults between 2020–2024

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant uncertainty among Americans, and eroded trust in US health entities and institutions. This study describes a longitudinal assessment of Americans’ change in confidence in these public health entities from 2020 to 2024. We conducted four surveys assessing confidence in public health entities among US adults conducted between February 2020 and October 2024. Surveys were hosted by CloudResearch and admin…