New APPC research reveals that the increased occurrence of guns in U.S. movies paralleled the increase in gun-related deaths among young people.
Research Findings
Public Knowledge High on Smoking and Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy
According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people.
AI Used for Real-Time Selection of Actionable Messages for Government and Public Health Campaigns
A new study by APPC scholars suggests that artificial intelligence can facilitate theory- and evidence-based public health message selection.
Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable
An APPC health survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans think that AI-generated health information is somewhat or very reliable.
More People Need to Know How to Prevent SIDS, Survey Shows
New APPC survey reveals that many Americans are unaware of two factors that can reduce a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): putting the baby to sleep on their back and reducing their exposure to second hand smoke.
Survey Finds Some Confusion Over Mammogram Guidelines
Although mammograms can detect breast cancer before symptoms begin, APPC survey data reflects some confusion over when American women think they should start receiving regular mammograms.
AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General
Driven by the worry that AI may have unintended consequences, the public's attitudes toward AI science are more negative than those toward general and climate science, APPC researchers find.
Many Americans Unaware High Blood Pressure Usually Has No Noticeable Symptoms
APPC survey reveals that, despite reported concern about high blood pressure, few Americans can correctly identify “high" readings.
Americans Say Benefits of MMR Vaccine for Children Outweigh Risks by Nearly 5-1
Amid a significant U.S. measles outbreak, a new APPC survey finds that many Americans do not understand the potential severity of the disease.
What Behavioral Strategies Motivate Environmental Action?
An interdisciplinary research team at APPC and Penn ran an “intervention tournament” to test strategies and learn the most effective ways for motivating people to act on climate change.