Social media as a platform for science and health engagement: Challenges and opportunities

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Social media has become a major platform for debates on science and health. This commentary argues that while social media can present challenges to communicating important health matters, it can also provide health experts a unique opportunity to engage with and build trust among members of the public.

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Dixon, G. (2016, November 21). Social media as a platform for science and health engagement: Challenges and opportunities. Israel Journal of Health Policy Research. BioMed Central Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-016-0114-3

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