SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women

Ahead of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the SOGC is urging all levels of government in Canada to take more concrete and aggressive steps to combat misinformation in women’s health. This starts with funding efforts to close the significant gaps that exist in women’s health data. The SOGC has been calling for the federal government to fund a national women’s health data dashboard as a practical and low-cost solution to track outcomes, combat false information and inform evidence-based policy. Broader conversations are also needed about appropriate regulatory and policy approaches to ensure social media platforms safeguard users and limit the spread of false or harmful health information.

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