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Fake news and misinformation

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2025
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Kessler, S. H. (2025). Fake news and misinformation. In G.-J. de Bruijn & H. Vandebosch (Eds.), Health, Media, and Communication (pp. 453–468). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110775426-024

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This chapter explores the pervasive issue of health-related misinformation and fake news, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It defines key terms, examines how misinformation spreads, and discusses its prevalence and impact on public health. The chapter highlights the role of social media in the rapid dissemination of false information and investigates the reasons behind the public’s belief in such misinformation. Consequences of believing in health misinformation are addressed, including negative impacts on health behaviors a

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  • Kessler, Sabrina Heike

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  • de Bruijn, Gert-Jan
  • Vandebosch, Heidi

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Health, Media, and Communication

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Berlin

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453

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468

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English

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2025-01-13

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2025-03-12

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Handbooks of communication science

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2199-6288

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9783110775426

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36 since deposited on 2025-03-12
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Kessler, S. H. (2025). Fake news and misinformation. In G.-J. de Bruijn & H. Vandebosch (Eds.), Health, Media, and Communication (pp. 453–468). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110775426-024

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