Levels of concern about avian flu are diminishing in the United States, with only one in four survey respondents (27 percent) showing more than a moderate level of concern about the disease versus more than one in three respondents (35 percent) last year, according to Ipsos Public Affairs (New York).
At the same time, other statistics suggest that the numbers of human cases of avian flu may be stabilizing. Statistics from the World Health Organization suggest that the total number of confirmed cases in 2007 may be no higher than those reported in 2006 (115 for the whole year).
A majority of Americans (62 percent) feel that government leaders are giving enough attention to the issue. However, nearly a third (32 percent) would like to see avian flu given a greater focus.