The Environmental Causes of Cancer: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Premal Patel
  • James Gomes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18192/riss-ijhs.v1i1.1536

Keywords:

Social media, social networking, health promotion, health communication, online health information, emergency management, interprofessional communication

Abstract

Social media holds considerable potential for health promotion and other health intervention activities, as it addresses some of the limitations in traditional health communication by increasing accessibility, interaction, engagement, empowerment and customization. The use of social media increases the potential for easy access to preventive medicine, interaction with health care providers, interprofessional communication in emergency management, and public health. However, more research is needed to determine its long term effectiveness and to maximize the strategic presence of health organizations on social networking websites. This paper provides encouraging information about the possibilities of using social media to improve access to health information and health care providers, as well as to promote positive health behaviour change. It is essential for health promotion organizations to capitalize on the opportunities provided by social media, in order to modernize strategies to reach all age groups and to tailor programs to current communication trends, all of which are offered at a relatively low cost. 

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2016-03-10

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2010)

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