Who is the most trusted source of health information?


A study finds that among government health agencies, scientists and doctors, the latter commands the most trust among the public when it comes to health information. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

Distrust of health experts and credulity towards misinformation can kill.

For example, during the Covid-19 crisis, high-profile health experts received death threats, while misinformation went viral on social media.

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