According to a study conducted in 2024, 41 percent of respondents from 16 countries globally trusted the media to do what is right when it comes to addressing health-related needs and concerns. However, in comparison to other countries, China stood out as over two-thirds of the population trusted the media reporting on healthcare issues. The statistic illustrates the trust levels towards media for ethically reporting healthcare issues worldwide in 2024, by country.
Share of people who trust media to do what is right when it comes to addressing health issues worldwide in 2024, by selected countries
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
China
70%
UAE
61%
India
60%
Nigeria
56%
Mexico
52%
Canada
42%
Global
41%
Germany
37%
Brazil
35%
Japan
35%
France
33%
South Africa
33%
United States
33%
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Edelman. (April 23, 2024). Share of people who trust media to do what is right when it comes to addressing health issues worldwide in 2024, by selected countries [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 29, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419681/trust-in-media-reporting-healthcare-issues-worldwide-by-country/
Edelman. "Share of people who trust media to do what is right when it comes to addressing health issues worldwide in 2024, by selected countries." Chart. April 23, 2024. Statista. Accessed April 29, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419681/trust-in-media-reporting-healthcare-issues-worldwide-by-country/
Edelman. (2024). Share of people who trust media to do what is right when it comes to addressing health issues worldwide in 2024, by selected countries. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 29, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419681/trust-in-media-reporting-healthcare-issues-worldwide-by-country/
Edelman. "Share of People Who Trust Media to Do What Is Right When It Comes to Addressing Health Issues Worldwide in 2024, by Selected Countries." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419681/trust-in-media-reporting-healthcare-issues-worldwide-by-country/
Edelman, Share of people who trust media to do what is right when it comes to addressing health issues worldwide in 2024, by selected countries Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419681/trust-in-media-reporting-healthcare-issues-worldwide-by-country/ (last visited April 29, 2025)
Share of people who trust media to do what is right when it comes to addressing health issues worldwide in 2024, by selected countries [Graph], Edelman, April 23, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419681/trust-in-media-reporting-healthcare-issues-worldwide-by-country/
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