Fighting Misinformation in Public Health
Completed by Fiona Nielsen
June 7, 2026
12 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Define key concepts related to health misinformation, including misinformation, disinformation, cognitive bias, and prebunking.
Analyze the prevalence, drivers, and consequences of health myths and false health claims.
Design effective, ethical, and empathetic communication strategies to counter misinformation.
Apply digital monitoring and critical evaluation skills to assess health information across media platforms.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Analytical Skills
- Category: Critical Thinking
- Category: Peer Review
- Category: Scientific Methods
- Category: Health Information Management
- Category: digital literacy
- Category: Scientific Visualization
- Category: Immunology
- Category: Health Education
- Category: Science and Research
- Category: General Science and Research
- Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
