Misinformation and disinformation can undermine community health as well as trust in public health systems, leading to harms and inequities.
Confronting Misinformation: Opportunities for Law and Policy Innovation provides an in-depth look at mis- and disinformation for officials and staff at all levels in state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments, presenting evidence on how misinformation spreads among individuals and within communities. This new guide discusses evidence-based strategies for counteracting misinformation and its effects through law, policy, community engagement, and other measures.
Our guide also offers policy considerations for public health officials who wish to partner with community members, journalists, school staff and education officials, and other decision makers to address mis- and disinformation.
This publication, developed with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is part of a suite of resources tailored to the specific needs of health departments, based on ChangeLab Solutions' literature reviews and interviews with public health practitioners.
8/22/2024
