Classification of misinformation and harmful information on YouTube (n=78)
Classification of misinformation | N (%) | Classification consistent with harmful information |
---|---|---|
Recommendation of unproved treatment and prevention methods | 51 (65.4) | Yes |
Recommendation of unnecessary medical examinations | 13 (16.7) | Yes |
Advocacy for E-cigarettes | 5 (6.4) | Yes |
Advice not to undergo necessary tests such as LDCT | 1 (1.3) | Yes |
Numerical error | 5 (6.4) | |
Others | 3 (3.8) |
LDCT, low-dose chest computed tomography.