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Brian G Southwell1,2, Nadine J Barrett3,4, David Scales5
1Fellows Program, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA.
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Following more than two years of investigation, meeting, and collaborative decision-making by a committee of experts representing a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently published a Consensus Study Report entitled Understanding and Addressing Misinformation about Science. The report includes conclusions and recommendations for multi-sector action, several of which are highly relevant for medical and public health professionals, health information providers, and people who support communities through listening to health-related concerns.
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