News In Red And Blue: Messages About Social Factors And Health Can Backfire

A new study may give clues to why Republicans and Democrats disagree on nearly every aspect of health policies and reform. When looking at social factors that impact health, such as lack of neighborhood grocery stores or safe places to exercises, Republicans became less supportive of public health policies to prevent diabetes. The social factors increased Democrats' support. The findings show the same information can be polarizing.

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