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April 30, 2024

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Some doctors are attempting to improve patient health with social prescriptions, which connect people with nonmedical activities — such as nature walks and dancing — intended to address people's underlying problems, such as isolation and social stress. Would you support or oppose social prescriptions becoming a regular part of the American health‑care system?

Conducted April 30, 2024

YouGov surveyed 8648 US adults

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Some doctors are attempting to improve patient health with social prescriptions, which connect people with nonmedical activities — such as nature walks and dancing — intended to address people's underlying problems, such as isolation and social stress. Would you support or oppose social prescriptions becoming a regular part of the American health‑care system?

Conducted April 30, 2024

YouGov surveyed 8648 US adults

By:
32%
37%
7%
5%
19%

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