The Validity of Health Claims on the World Wide Web: A Case Study of the Herbal Remedy Opuntia
Description:
The World Wide Web has become a significant source of medical information for the public, but there is concern that much of the information is inaccurate, misleading, and unsupported by scientific evidence. This study analyzes the validity of health claims on the World Wide Web for the herbal Opuntia using an evidence-based approach, and supports the observation that individuals must critically assess health information in this relatively new medium of communication.
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Date:
May 2000
Creator:
Veronin, Michael A.