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Americans using social media to self-diagnose – with surprising results

Social media platform used for self-diagnosis varies by generation.

With social media playing such a large role in people’s lives, it should come as no surprise that when someone is concerned about their health, they look online for answers. A survey from Tebra looked at what platforms people used the most, how accurate their diagnoses were, and how many of them followed up with a medical professional.

Here are the key findings.

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