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Objectives: This study aims to analyze the user awareness and response to health misinformation among adults in the present scenario for designing future interventions. Material and Methods: The study was conducted among a random young population of various age groups through a questionnaire circulated through an open link. The data were collected and analyzed. Results: The majority of respondents acknowledge the harm caused by health misinformation due to social media being its main consumption source, and they demand verified information to counter it. Conclusion: This study highlights raised public awareness with regard to health misinformation, at the same time, concerns toward its unintentional spread and suggests putting our heads together for the welfare of the community.
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