US Adults Turn to Social Media for Health Info

JAMA Network

About The Study: In this nationally representative survey, the majority of U.S. adults using social media reported some engagement with health-related information on these platforms. Social media has become a major venue for health information, yet confidence in its accuracy remains limited. This disconnect may reflect features of platforms optimized for engagement over accuracy. Importantly, more than 20% of people made health decisions based on social media, despite almost 80% reporting distrust, suggesting exposure may influence behavior, even when reliability is questioned.

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