KFF Health Tracking Poll – Late April 2020: Coronavirus, Social Distancing, and Contact Tracing April 24, 2020 Issue Brief This poll examines the public’s stance on the coronavirus outbreak and the social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions as well as the public’s willingness to download apps to their phones to help public health officials with contact tracing,.
COVID-19 and Workers at Risk: Examining the Long-Term Care Workforce April 23, 2020 Issue Brief The highly transmissible nature of the coronavirus combined with the congregate nature of long-term care facility settings and the close and personal contact that many long-term care workers have with patients puts them at elevated risk of infection. This analysis focuses on the characteristics of the 4.5 million people who work in long-term care settings, based on the 2018 American Community Survey.
The Public’s Awareness Of and Concerns About Coronavirus February 25, 2020 Issue Brief The February 2020 KFF Health Tracking Poll examines the public’s awareness of and concerns about the Coronavirus, following its spread across China and around the globe. The public is concerned about the potential economic and health impacts of the virus on the U.S. and on them and their families. A majority of the public and majorities across partisans say the U.S. is currently doing enough to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Kaiser Family Foundation/Washington Post Climate Change Survey November 27, 2019 Report Our latest partnership survey with The Washington Post examines the public’s views, awareness, and preferences related to climate change. The poll assesses the public’s belief in whether human activity is causing climate change and global warming, as well as levels of concern and support for policy solutions. A companion survey of U.S. teens explores how this age group views the issue of climate change and its potential impact on their generation.
Climate and Health in California: Challenges and Next Steps for the Golden State November 21, 2019 Event California has long been a leader in tackling climate change. However, as recent events have shown, despite its progressive climate policies, the Golden State is still very vulnerable to the effects of climate change. One key effect of climate change is its impact on health. From degraded air and water…
Large Majorities Across Demographic Groups Favorable of Medicare October 4, 2019 Slide Large majorities, across party ID, age, and income, have favorable opinions of traditional Medicare in our July 2019 poll. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
New KFF/Washington Post Climate Change Poll Examines the Knowledge and Views of American Adults and Teens September 13, 2019 News Release A new KFF/Washington Post survey probes in depth what Americans know and think about climate change, their personal involvement with the issue, and their willingness to accept trade-offs to reduce its impact. A parallel survey of teens ages 13-17 explores how they view the potential effects of climate change on…
Data Note: A Look At Swing Voters Leading Up To The 2020 Election September 5, 2019 Issue Brief While a large share of voters are already firm about how they plan to vote in the 2020 presidential election, three in 10 say they have not made their minds up. This analysis from KFF, in collaboration with the Cook Political Report, examines the demographics of these swing voters and the policy issues that could lead them to vote for either President Trump or the Democratic nominee.
Salud y Atención Médica para los Hispanos en los Estados Unidos May 14, 2019 Infographic This Spanish-language infographic provides data on the current status of health and health care for Hispanics, including measures of their health coverage, health access and use, and health outcomes.
Health and Health Care for Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPIs) in the United States May 10, 2019 Infographic This infographic provides data on the current status of health and health care for Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPIs), including measures of their health coverage, health access and use, and health outcomes.