A recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic revealed that one out of three Gen Z men in the U.S. are relying on social media for health information. This trend highlights the growing influence of online platforms on healthcare decisions among younger generations.
1 in 3 Gen Z men turn to social media for health advice : Here's how to spot medical misinformation onlineWith access to what seems like a never-ending flow of information online, some Gen Z men are relying on social media for their health advice .
One out of 3 Gen Z men in the U.S. are turning to social media for their health information, according to a recent survey from theThe survey polled 1,000 U.S. men ages 18 and older over the summer and compared the health concerns of American men from different generations. "While all generations agree that healthcare providers are a top source for health information and advice, use of other sources varies by age," according to Cleveland Clinic."Gen Z men are most likely of all generations to turn to social media."4 signs of medical misinformation online
"So often when we see people fall for false information, they just haven't taken even a second to do some of these basic checks," saidHealth information posts that prompt emotional responses can be designed that way"to get us to fall for lies," and share them with others, Yasmin noted."Falsehoods are often designed to provoke a reaction.
Yasmin and Freelon suggest always identifying the source of health information that you come across online. Think about if the source is"really the person who should be speaking on this topic," Yasmin said, or if they have"a long track record of distributing medically dubious information," Freelon said.
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