2015 January National Survey

01/17/2015

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The National Poll was conducted online in January 2015 by Zogby Analytics for Research!America. The survey has a sample size of 1,008 adults with a theoretical sampling error of +/- 3.1%.

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Do you believe the United States has the best health care system in the world?	2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Even if it brings no immediate benefits, basic scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the federal government.	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022VA , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2017 , 2016Q2
In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from scientists?	2023Q4 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2017Q2 , 2016
Would you be willing to pay $1 per week more in taxes if you were certain that all of the money would be spent on additional medical research?	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2021
To the best of your knowledge, would you say that medical or health research in the U.S. is conducted in all 50 states?	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016
Would you say your family's health has been improved by medical research?	2018 , 2016Q2
How important is investing in research to job creation, technological breakthroughs and economic growth?	2023 , 2016
For which of the following would you be willing to share your personal health information? (Choose all that apply)	2017 , 2016
Studies show that certain health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality happen more often among minorities or citizens with lower incomes. How important do you feel it is to conduct medical or health research to understand and eliminate these differences?	2017 , 2016
The National Science Foundation (NSF) works to promote the progress of science; advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and secure the national defense. How important is it to increase funding for NSF?	2016
How important is it that the new 114th Congress takes action on assuring the discovery, development, and delivery of treatment and cures for diseases in the first 100 days of the legislative session?
Do you agree or disagree that elected officials in Washington are paying enough attention to combating the diseases and disabilities that afflict Americans?
Which of the following statements is closer to your view - A or B? Statement A: It is important that the U.S. is a leader in medical and health research. Statement B: It does not matter where in the world medical and health research takes place, U.S. consumers will benefit regardless.
Where do you think government investment in research and development is growing the fastest?
Roughly one-and-a-half percent of government spending is allocated for biomedical and health research. Would you say that amount is ...?
Which of the following statements comes closer to your opinion - A or B? Statement A: The government should have no role in funding or conducting behavioral research since there is an individual choice. Statement B: Society bears much of the cost of unhealthy behavioral choices so it is valuable for the government to be involved in research to address it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. How important is it to increase funding for the CDC?
The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. How important is it to increase funding for NIH?
Since 1981, the federal government has offered a tax credit to businesses pursuing research and development activities. This credit is not permanent, however, and has to be reconsidered regularly. This prevents businesses from being able to plan ahead when it comes to R&D spending. On the other hand, the federal government loses billions in revenue annually with this credit. How important is it that the federal research and development tax credit is made permanent?
How confident are you in our current system in the U.S. for evaluating the safety of vaccines and recommendations for when they should be given?
In which of the following areas are you comfortable sharing your personal information? (Choose all that apply)
When it comes to rising health care costs, would you say research to improve health is part of the problem or part of the solution?
Would you say government investment in health research for the benefit of military veterans and service members is?
Which of the following do you think benefits from scientific study and research? (Choose all that apply)
Which one of the following do you feel should have the most influence on how government funds for research to improve health are spent?
Which would you say spends more on the research and development of new medicines and other medical products - the government or the private sector?
How important is it that our nation supports research that focuses on improving how our health care system is functioning?
Do you favor or oppose expanding federal funding for research using embryonic stem cells?
Do you believe the use of animals in medical research is necessary for progress in human health?
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being lowest priority and 5 being the highest priority, what priority should the new 114th Congress give each of the following issues in the first 100 days of the legislative session?
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being lowest priority and 5 being the highest priority, what priority should President Obama give each of the following issues?
Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view - A or B? Statement A: Some people say the FDA should move more quickly in order to get new treatments to patients, even if it means there may be risks. Statement B: Other people say FDA should act more slowly in order to reduce risk, even if it means patients may wait for treatments.	2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2016