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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 20, 2019
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
May 20, 2019: Seventy-four percent (74%) of voters nationwide visit medical websites to learn about possible causes when they have unfamiliar medical symptoms.[1]
A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 78% consider such online medical information to be at least somewhat reliable. However, there is a bit of consumer caution about this research—just 13% consider the online results to be very reliable.
And while people are quite comfortable doing preliminary research online, 77% would rather see their doctor in person.
Only 15% have actually had a telemedicine doctor’s appointment. Another 33% say they are likely to try one in the future. Most, however, are willing to wait for an in-person appointment.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- May 17, 2019 – 29% of American adults would feel safe riding in a self-driving car
- May 16, 2019 – 42 percent of American adults have owned a small business or want to
- May 15, 2019 – 14 states have joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
- May 14, 2019 – 104 federal judges nominated by President Trump have been confirmed
- May 13, 2019 – 54 percent of voters believe American society is fair and decent
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