r/science 2d ago

Psychology U-Michigan study finds most Americans prioritized preventing child abuse, domestic violence, and deaths linked to economic hardship over preventing additional COVID-19 deaths during lockdowns; researchers say these preferences highlight the need to balance disease prevention with other societal harm

https://news.umich.edu/americans-prioritized-preventing-lockdown-harms-over-covid-19-deaths/
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u/ScentedFire 2d ago

Public health did its job. The other concerns are the province of a functioning state with safety nets.