Improving health information for women.
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What is health misinformation?
It is information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading according to the best available evidence at the time. Such false or misleading information about diseases, illnesses, potential treatments and cures, vaccines, diets, and cosmetic procedures are causing people to make decisions that could have dangerous consequences for their health. -HHS
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How is it impacting women?
Health misinformation impacts women’s health and well-being when they receive false information about the conditions, causes, risk factors, treatments, and management. It can delay diagnoses and inadequate treatments and result in poorer outcomes impacting their quality of life.