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The Perils of Private Health Testing
This chapter explores the implications of widespread cancer screening programs and the rise of private health tests promoted on social media. It highlights research revealing a significant imbalance in the information shared online, with a focus on benefits over potential harms, and warns about the risks of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments. The chapter calls for increased regulation of medical content on social media to combat misinformation and protect public health.
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