According to the Canadian Medical Association, 62% of Canadians encounter health misinformation at least occasionally.
Beyond the risk of negative health outcomes, 43% of Canadians report experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of misinformation.
Health misinformation fuels a negative feedback loop. As misinformation spreads and susceptibility grows, New Brunswickers lose trust in traditional institutions that provide authoritative health information. You have a role to play to stop the spread of misinformation. Think carefully about what information you consume and share.
Introducing #MythBustingMonday – an engaging new campaign focused on bringing clarity to common healthcare misconceptions through accurate, evidence-based information.
#MythBustingMonday aims to foster a greater understanding, spark meaningful dialogue, and empower New Brunswickers with reliable information. Installments in this series are shared biweekly on our Facebook page, Médecins NB Docs, and all past publications can be viewed on the board below.