U.S. adults' level of concern about measles in 2022, by age group

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John Elflein,
Apr 9, 2024

According to a 2022 survey, 29 percent of adults in the U.S. aged 45 to 64 years reported that they were not very concerned about measles, compared to 25 percent of adults aged 18 to 34 years. This statistic shows the proportion of adults concerned about measles in the U.S. in 2024, by age group.

Proportion of adults concerned about measles in the U.S. in 2022, by age group

Characteristic18 to 34 years35 to 44 years45 to 64 years65 years and older
Very concerned 13% 12% 9% 7%
Somewhat concerned 17% 18% 15% 13%
Not very concerned 25% 24% 29% 32%
Not at all concerned 33% 39% 41% 45%
Don't know/no opinion 12% 8% 5% 4%
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Release date

2022

Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

October 10 to 28, 2022

Number of respondents

4,421 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

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