"The result 'blows the lid off of this idea' that such beliefs are held by only a fringe population of individuals who are uninformed or ideologically driven."
"There has definitely been a growing number of people who question widely accepted scientific evidence, which is important to pay attention to."
A survey of over 16,000 people across 16 countries revealed that more than 70% believe at least one unproven health claim. Claims included the belief that paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism and that the risks of childhood vaccinations outweigh their benefits. Between 25% and 32% of respondents supported these claims, while 17-39% were uncertain. The findings suggest a significant and increasing number of individuals questioning established scientific evidence, as noted by experts in the field.
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