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NPR / KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION / KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT SURVEY ON AMERICANS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS --FINAL TOPLINE RESULTS-- March 1, 1999 Questions: 1 - 5 | 6 - 10 | 11 - 15 | 16 - 20 | 21 - 23 |
| 11. As far as you know, does the government regulate these kinds of dietary supplements to make sure that they are safe and will do what they claim to do? 35 Yes, government regulates
53 No, does not
12 Don't know/Refused
100
12. In general, do you think these supplements are adequately tested for safety, purity, and consistency of dosage before being put on the market, or not?
37 Yes, adequately tested
48 No, are not
15 Don't know/Refused
100
13. Which ONE of the following statements comes CLOSER to your opinion?
37% --In general, dietary supplements do provide the health benefits they claim 14% --Don't know/Refused 100 14. How frequently, if ever, do you think people get sick from or are harmed by dietary supplements? Do you think this happens... 9 Often
37 Sometimes
38 Rarely OR
6 Never?
10 Don't know/Refused
100
15. I'd like your opinion of current government regulation of dietary supplements in some different areas. (First,) what is your opinion of the amount of... (INSERT-READ AND RANDOMIZE) Is there too much regulation in this area, not as much as there should be, or about the right amount of regulation?
a. Regulation to make sure these supplements don't harm people who use them.
7 Too Much Regulation 59 Not as Much As There Should Be 24 Right Amount 10 Don't Know/Refused 100 b. Regulation to make sure these supplements are pure and their dosages are consistent
6 Too Much Regulation 60 Not as Much As There Should Be 23 Right Amount 11 Don't Know/Refused 100 c. Regulation to make sure that health claims made in advertisements for these supplements are true
7 Too Much Regulation 63 Not as Much As There Should Be 20 Right Amount 10 Don't Know/Refused 100 |
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