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Assessing the value of the internet in health improvement.
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Whether or not the internet will enable us to lead healthier lives is examined, the need for a quality label, how professionals must become adept at using the internet, the possibility of a digital divide exacerbating health inequalities and the dangers of misusing the internet's interactive elements are examined.Abstract:
The internet is a powerful tool that provides easy access to information Many people access it for health information and bring the material gathered to health appointments However, the information may not always be correct or adequately monitored for quality This could lead to some of it being harmful This article examines whether or not the internet will enable us to lead healthier lives The need for a quality label, how professionals must become adept at using the internet, the possibility of a digital divide exacerbating health inequalities and the dangers of misusing the internet's interactive elements are examinedread more
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