Health Care - AP-NORC

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Most support protecting access to IVF

Sixty-two percent favor protecting access to IVF, including many Democrats and Republicans. There is more disagreement and uncertainty regarding the destruction of embryos created through the procedure.

Politics

Support for legal abortion increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned

Sixty-one percent of adults want their state to allow abortion for any reason, up from 49% before the Supreme Court decision. But there is support for some restrictions.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Taste, cost, and health concerns far outweigh environmental considerations when people choose what to eat

Eighteen percent report understanding to eat in a way that is environmentally friendly, and few consider how the food they eat affects the environment.

Science and Technology

Major declines in the public’s confidence in science in the wake of the pandemic.

Half as many Republicans were confident in the scientific community compared to pre-pandemic levels. And bolstered support from Democrats during the pandemic eroded to pre-pandemic levels, based on an analysis of GSS data. Confidence in other institutions like education, business, journalism, and religion also slipped.