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38 Percent of Health Content Is Promotional
A recent study found that health and wellness influencers heavily rely on promoting products and services. It revealed that 38% of their posts include calls to use or purchase products, with promotion rising to 66% in posts about medicines and dietary supplements. Additionally, 92% of influencers have posted promotional content at least once, often focusing on fitness and healthy habits. Conversely, researchers noted a lack of scientific backing, with only 9% of posts citing external sources, and many references coming from the influencers themselves. The study highlights the widespread prevalence of promotion in digital health content, coupled with minimal reliance on credible sources, raising concerns about the reliability of the health information presented to the public.
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