Misinformation about health and medicine is rampant in the United States, with far too many Americans being presented false claims and left wondering what to believe, a new survey reports.
makes it harder for most women to get pregnant once they stop using them is "definitely" or "probably" true .
And when told the inaccurate statement that people who have firearms at home are less likely to be killed with a gun, about 4 in 10 said it was "definitely" or "probably" true.The survey also revealed varied beliefs and perceptions are what constitutes misinformation. Cable news fared worse, with smaller shares trusting CNN ; MSNBC ; Fox News ; Newsmax ; or One America News Network .
Democrats are more likely than either independents or Republicans to trust federal health agencies. About half of Republicans said they trust both the CDC and FDA .Social media sites were considered least trustworthy. About a quarter of adults said they use social media at least weekly to find health information or advice, including larger shares of Hispanic and Black adults, and people in low-income households.
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