Infodemic - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Infodemic;

MeSH definition : Typically refers to a rapid and far-reaching spread of both accurate and inaccurate information about something, such as a disease. As facts, rumors, and fears mix and disperse, it becomes difficult to learn essential information about an issue. (from Merriam Webster Dictionary);

Définition CISMeF : An infodemic is too much information including false or misleading information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak. It causes confusion and risk-taking behaviours that can harm health. It also leads to mistrust in health authorities and undermines the public health response. An infodemic can intensify or lengthen outbreaks when people are unsure about what they need to do to protect their health and the health of people around them. With growing digitization – an expansion of social media and internet use – information can spread more rapidly. This can help to more quickly fill information voids but can also amplify harmful messages (source https://www.who.int/health-topics/infodemic#tab tab_1).;

MeSH synonym : Infodemics;

Details

Origin ID

D000089102;

UMLS CUI

C5544513;

Ne pas confondre avec
- infobesity [SYNODOS term]
Record concept(s)
- Infodemic [MeSH concept]
See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Disinformation [UNESCO concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Phenomenon or Process [UMLS semantic type]

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