A recent article published in the International Journal for Equity in Health examines effective approaches for addressing health misinformation in marginalized and underserved communities. The study highlights how misinformation disproportionately affects groups facing structural inequities, language barriers, limited access to trusted information sources, and historical experiences of discrimination within health systems. The authors emphasize the importance of community-engaged strategies, including trusted messengers, culturally relevant communication, and locally grounded partnerships between public health agencies and community organizations. The article also outlines principles for designing interventions that strengthen community trust, improve access to information, and support informed decision-making. These insights may be helpful for organizations working to improve health communication and reduce disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations, rural communities, and other groups experiencing barriers to accurate health information.

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