6.2 - Identifying Reliable Health Resources: Differentiating Between Credible and Non-Credible Sources of Health Information
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean if a source is evidence-based?
💡 Hint: Think about how scientists verify claims.
Name one red flag that indicates a source may be unreliable.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would spot a fake health article.
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What does 'evidence-based' mean in health information?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes information credible.
True or False: A credible health source can remain nameless.
💡 Hint: Think about reliability—who wrote the article?
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Analyze a health article you find online. Detail the characteristics that confirm its credibility or point out its weaknesses.
💡 Hint: Review the criteria we've discussed to critically evaluate.
Discuss the societal implications of a widely spread non-credible health claim. How can it affect public health decisions?
💡 Hint: Recent events can provide context for illustrating impact.
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