Survey reveals 62% of Canadians faced health misinformation on social media in 2024, leading to negative impacts.

A recent Canadian Medical Association survey revealed that 62% of Canadians encountered health misinformation in 2024, largely from social media. Younger Canadians, who rely more on social media for news, are particularly vulnerable. The survey of over 3,700 people also found that 23% experienced negative health impacts from following online advice. With Meta banning credible news on social media, the CMA calls for better accountability from social media platforms to combat misinformation.

6 weeks ago
4 Articles