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Addressing the Problem of Trust in Science and Public Health Event
Trust is critical because disease control requires collective action. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, advocates found it easier to criticize the science than to weigh the harms and benefits. To ensure trustworthiness, Michael Stoto, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Management…