Americans trust science more than peers around the world, survey shows

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What happened

Just 40 percent of Americans reported a lot of confidence in U.S. hospitals and health clinics, the same proportion as in Portugal and Uruguay.

Key facts

  • Just 40 percent of Americans reported a lot of confidence in U.S. hospitals and health clinics, the same proportion as in Portugal and Uruguay.
  • Reported by STAT and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:01:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.

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  • Supply, recall or access changes

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