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Back to the listingMisinformation and Disinformation as Critical Threats to Public Health
Provider: National Board of Public Health Examiners
Description: The spread of misinformation and disinformation has become one of the most pressing challenges facing public health today. The prevalence of misinformation is at an all-time high, particularly in its spread through online and social media channels, and disinformation campaigns are increasing to purposefully mislead the public about various topics related to health, medicine, and well-being. With misinformation spreading faster than evidence-based information and guidelines, it is imperative that all public health professionals take part in efforts to not only educate the public on how to identify misinformation but also actively take a role in stopping disinformation campaigns. The goal of this webinar is to identify the unique ways in which misinformation is shared and gains popularity in our current environment, as well as explore the unique political, social, and psychological drivers that make misinformation so persuasive to the public. We will additionally review evidence-based and practical guidelines and strategies for responding to misinformation and disinformation, how to engage in pre-bunking, and inoculation approaches to strengthen the health literacy of the public, as well as that of other health professionals.
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Format: Webinar
Delivery type: Online
Activity Dates: On demand
Activity Date: N/A
Credits: 1
Fee required?: No