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Loneliness and Social Support Networks: Findings from the KFF Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health 

Jun 28, 2024

Poll Finding

The issues of loneliness and social isolation gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continue to be associated with poor mental and physical health conditions. One in six (15%) adults report feeling always or often lonely in the past year, with the highest shares among young adults ages 18-29. There is a strong relationship between feelings of loneliness, local support networks, and physical and mental health and well-being, but Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults are…

KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll: Health and Election Issues on TikTok

Jun 13, 2024

Poll Finding

KFF's Health Misinformation Tracking Poll shows that most adults who use the social media app TikTok report seeing health-related information or advice on the app. While fewer than half of users say they trust health information they see on the app, younger, Black and Hispanic users report higher levels of trust.

KFF Health Tracking Poll May 2024: The Public’s Use and Views of GLP-1 Drugs

May 10, 2024

Feature

KFF’s latest Health Tracking Poll examines the public’s views and use of an an increasingly popular class of prescription drugs used for weight loss and to treat diabetes or prevent heart attacks or strokes. The poll finds 12% of adults report having taken one of these GLP-1 drugs, which include Ozempic, Webovy and Mounjaro. This includes 6% who say they are currently taking one of the drugs.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Economic Views and Experiences of Adults Who Struggle Financially

Feb 21, 2024

Feature

Half of adults say they have difficulty affording monthly bills or are just able to afford household expenses without having money left over. These groups overwhelmingly rate the economy negatively and are more likely to want 2024 presidential candidates to discuss economic issues.

KFF Misinformation Poll Snapshot: Public Views Misinformation As A Major Problem, Feels Uncertain About Accuracy Of Information On Current Events

Dec 15, 2023

Feature

A majority of the public agrees misinformation in the U.S. is a problem. Many are also uncertain about the accuracy of information they come across about current topics in the news. This poll finding examines this uncertainty for abortion, the 2024 presidential election, COVID-19, and the conflict in the Middle East.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Issues Emerge as Important Topics on 2024 Campaign Trail, Plus Concerns Loom Large Around Medicaid Unwinding

Dec 1, 2023

Feature

The future of the Affordable Care Act, once a key issue for Republican voters, is now of higher importance to Democratic voters. This KFF Health Tracking Poll also explores other important issues for candidates to discuss according to voters, Medicaid unwinding, Medicare drug-price provisions, and abortion as a voting issue.

Survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health: Experiences and Impacts Across Racial and Ethnic Groups

Dec 5, 2023

Poll Finding

KFF's survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health examines the experiences and impacts of racism and discrimination in daily life and in health care settings with a focus on Black, Asian, and American Indian and Alaska Native adults in the U.S.

KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Aug 1, 2025

Feature

As federal vaccine policy changes, this poll finds that most adults do not expect to get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall , and many parents are confused and uncertain about whether the vaccine is recommended for healthy children this year. About one in five adults nationally say the changes to vaccine policy are making people safer, while more than a third say they are making people less safe.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Finds Prior Authorization Process Difficult to Manage

Jul 25, 2025

Feature

Following a pledge by insurance companies to reduce the burden of prior authorizations, KFF's Health Tracking Poll examines the publics experience with the process. The poll finds that most view insurers' delays and denials as a problem, and few are aware of the newly announced pledge.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: ACA Enhanced Subsidies

Jun 18, 2025

Feature

KFF's Health Tracking Poll looks at public awareness and support for ACA Marketplace subsidies and finds that most adults are unaware the subsidies are set to expire soon. Three in four say Congress should extend the subsidies and support persists despite hearing counter arguments.

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