Nature Human Behaviour

Republicans increasingly avoid doctors and vaccines, widening health gaps with Democrats, according to a study by Neil O’Brian and colleagues published in Nature Human Behaviour. The research highlights growing Republican mistrust in the healthcare system as a factor in health disparities.

Republicans increasingly avoid doctors and vaccines, widening health disparities with Democrats, according to a study. The research highlights growing Republican mistrust in the healthcare system, which has led to conservative individuals being more likely to avoid medical care and vaccinations.