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The Impact of Health Misinformation on Social Media on Young People’s Health
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Roshan Safeeqa A
Student at School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Dr. Thirumal
Assistant Professor of Commerce at School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
This study aims to examine the impact of health misinformation circulated through social media platforms on the health behavior of young people. In the present digital era, social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook have become major sources of health-related information for young individuals. However, the absence of medical verification and the increasing influence of social media influencers often result in the spread of misleading and harmful health advice. The findings reveal that social media plays a significant role in shaping health decisions among young people, often leading to unsafe health practices such as consuming or using harmful substances for weight loss, disease treatment, etc. The study highlights the urgent need for digital health literacy and stricter regulation of health-related content on social media.
Keywords
- Health misinformation
- Social media
- Young people
- Influencers
- Digital health literacy and Public health
Type
Research Paper
Information
International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 9, Issue 2, Page 1405 - 1416
DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.1111610Creative Commons
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