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Be it finance, health care or politics, there is a global “infodemic” of misinformation that is affecting people’s health and well-being, according to the World Health Organization.
Misinformation interventions such as fact-checking and debunking stem from the underlying theory of the information deficit model, as they seek to correct false information with true information. While they may be useful in cases involving non-controversial or technical/quantitative issues, they tend to be less useful when related to highly ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an "infodemic" of incorrect information about the virus that poses risks to global health. [5] While belief in conspiracy theories is not a new phenomenon, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this can lead to adverse health effects.
Misinformation can spread rapidly, potentially leading to incorrect or harmful health practices. Ensuring the accuracy of health-related information on social media is an ongoing concern. [12] Health misinformation can be easily spread through social media to large amounts of individuals which can make this dangerous.
Addressing two key issues — disparities in healthcare and misinformation, both of which adversely impact the health of Americans.
Misinformation has been spread during many health crises. [17] [28] For example, misinformation about alternative treatments was spread during the Ebola outbreak in 2014–2016. [37] [38] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the proliferation of mis- and dis-information was exacerbated by a general lack of health literacy. [39]
Misinformation is a global public health problem, experts say. Here are tips on how to protect yourself and your family. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please ...
Medical information comes at you in so many different forms online. All you’re trying to do is find the friend who has no ulterior motive and keeps it real — the validated health information.