How Does Social Media Influence Health Decisions?

National survey findings suggest many US adults report making health decisions based on social media despite widespread concerns about the accuracy of health information shared to the platforms.

By
Andrea Surnit
June 30, 2026
3 min

Conexiant

Top Institutions in Family Medicine

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

#1

Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, Connecticut
Key Differentiators
- Public Health
#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Key Differentiators
- Public Health
#3

Yale Institute for Global Health

New Haven, Connecticut
Key Differentiators
- Public Health
#4

Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
Key Differentiators
- Public Health
#5

Center for Social and Health Innovation, MCI Management Center Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Tyrol
Key Differentiators
- Public Health