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The review aims to assess the accuracy and quality of health-related content on Chinese short-video platforms.

March 8, 2026

Credibility of health-related content on Chinese short-video platforms: A scoping review on accuracy, risks, and quality metrics.

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Scoping review reveals low-quality health information on Chinese short-video platforms, suggesting improved public health strategies are needed.

The review aims to assess the accuracy and quality of health-related content on Chinese short-video platforms.
Conducted a scoping review of health-related videos on Chinese short-video platforms.
Compared findings with evaluations from international platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
Analyzed risks associated with the dissemination of low-quality health information.
Identified significant deficiencies in the accuracy of health information on these platforms.
Determined that low-quality content negatively impacts public health decision-making.
Highlighted the need for content moderation and creator verification to enhance video quality.

Luo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Scoping review reveals low-quality health information on Chinese short-video platforms, suggesting improved public health strategies are needed.