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Characterization of False or Misleading Fluoride Content on Instagram: Infodemiology Study.

Matheus LottoTamires Sá MenezesIrfhana Zakir HussainShu-Feng TsaoZahid Ahmad ButtPlinio Pelegrini MoritaThiago Cruvinel Silva
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)
False or misleading fluoride-related content found on Instagram was predominantly produced by regular users motivated by social, psychological, and/or financial interests. However, higher engagement and spreading metrics were associated with political misinformation. Most of the posts were related to the toxicity of fluoridated water and products frequently motivated by financial interests.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • drinking water
  • healthcare
  • oxidative stress
  • mental health
  • childhood cancer
  • sleep quality
  • african american
  • affordable care act
  • oxide nanoparticles