#health_policy | The Distraction Index
The Distraction Index
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6 events across 5 weeks
2
Damage
1
Distraction
3
Noise
20.7
Avg A
22.1
Avg B
WEEK 56
Jan 18 – 24
DMG
2026-01-23
US Completes Withdrawal from World Health Organization
Policy Change
international · broad
A
49.6
B
32.8
WEEK 53
Dec 28 – Jan 3
NOISE
2026-01-01
Multiple States Implement SNAP Bans on Soda and Candy
Policy Change
multi state · moderate
A
12.5
B
21.5
WEEK 47
Nov 16 – 22
NOISE
2025-11-21
Republican Criticizes Trump Administration Over Vaccine Policy
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
0.0
B
9.8
WEEK 22
May 25 – 31
DMG
2025-05-30
RFK Jr. Denies Cuts to Scientific Research While Slashing Staff and Funding
Information Operation
federal · moderate
A
26.5
B
23.7
NOISE
2025-05-30
White House to Correct Errors in MAHA Report
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
6.5
WEEK 5
Jan 26 – Feb 1
DIST
2025-02-01
Trump Administration Purges Federal Health Agency Websites
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
28.9
B
31.9
B
13.1