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The News Media’s Dangerous Addiction to ‘Fake Facts’

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Unraveling Maternal Mortality Myths

This chapter examines the negativity bias in news media, particularly regarding maternal mortality statistics in the U.S. It critiques how the focus on alarming narratives often overshadows accurate reporting and the complexities behind maternal death measurements. Additionally, it discusses the implications of distorted truths in advocacy efforts, highlighting the necessity of grounding health discourse in factual information.

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