Table. 3.

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.

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