The Chapman University conducted a study and found out what most are afraid Americans in 2017.
The survey involved 1207 peoplewho were asked to rate their level of concern in 80 different categories. And contrary to stereotypes, most people are afraid of not creepy clowns and ghosts.
Like last year, the top ranking fears is corrupt officials. 74,5% of Americans polled responded that they are «afraid» or «very afraid» of dishonest servants of the people.
Social unrest and an uncertain policy Donald trump has had a significant impact on the results of the study.
The health care system, which is still «reeling» because of the unresolved fate of American Healthcare Act/Trumpcare, worried 55,3% of the respondents. Half of the respondents (50,2%) worries about financial instability and fears that they will not have enough moneyto secure their future.
The President’s decision about withdrawal from the Paris climate agreements also had an impact on 48% of respondents who worried about global warming and climate change, while 44,9% agreed that they are afraid of pollution of air.
The conflict between the USA and North Korea scares 47.5% of the respondents and 48.4% of those in the study of people worried because of the fact that the United States can be involved in a World war.
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