Health Misinformation: Prevalence, Consequences, and What We Can Do About It

Authors

• Matt Motta PhD

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Publication Date

8-13-2026

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OBJECTIVES:

1. Consider the social, psychological, and political factors that facilitate the spread of health misinformation

2. Assess how health misinformation impacts Americans' health attitudes and behaviors

3. Become familiar with a wide range of evidence-based methods for reducing health misinformation acceptance

Recommended Citation

Motta, Matt PhD, "Health Misinformation: Prevalence, Consequences, and What We Can Do About It" (2026). Pediatrics Grand Rounds. 111.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/pediatrics_gr/111