This statistic is based on surveys conducted in January 2016 and January 2022. It displays the opinion among adult Americans about how important it is that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from public health professionals. As of January 2022, 53 percent of respondents stated that is very important.
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Research!America. (March 24, 2022). In thinking threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from public health professionals? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/532770/importance-of-advice-from-health-profesionals-for-elected-us-officials/
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