Cancer Misinformation Prevalent In India, Trust In Medicine Crucial: Report

The report, titled 'Health Misinformation Vectors in India,' was released during the Health of India Summit at the Shangri-La Hotel here.

Online misinformation about cancer is widespread and can potentially mislead individuals, causing harm and therefore trust in science and medical professionals is crucial, says a new report.

The report, titled 'Health Misinformation Vectors in India,' was released during the Health of India Summit at the Shangri-La Hotel here.

It analysed health-related social media content posted between October 2023 and November 2024 and identified four key areas prone to misinformation: cancer, reproductive health, vaccines and lifestyle diseases, including diabetes and obesity.