Managing Infodemics in the 21st Century: Addressing New Public Health Challenges in the Information Ecosystem

The book "Infodemic Management: A Public Health Approach" reviews the current discussions about infodemic management from various perspectives and emphasizes the importance of social-behavioral sciences, health communication, participatory and human-centered approaches, and digital health in better managing pandemic and epidemic risks. It highlights the need for a whole-of-society and whole information ecosystem approach to address the health of the information ecosystem in the digital age. The book brings together scientists and practitioners to offer insights on infodemic management and its application to other public health areas. It is a valuable resource for public health practitioners and graduate programs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Infodemic management is a rapidly evolving field of public health that encompasses a wide range of perspectives and approaches. It is an evidence-based practice rooted in infodemiology, which provides guidance on managing pandemic and epidemic risks, as well as addressing new and resurgent health threats more effectively. This approach has brought increased visibility to the importance of social-behavioral sciences, health communication, participatory and human-centered approaches, and digital health as complementary scientific and practical approaches that must be strengthened in public health practice.

In the digital age, the health of the information ecosystem has emerged as the fourth ecosystem that public health is challenged by, alongside the traditional triad of environment-human-animal health. This book brings together scientists and practitioners from various disciplines to offer insights into infodemic management. The tools, methods, analytics, and interventions discussed within the context of acute health events can also be applied to other public health areas.

The book covers a diverse range of topics, including the experience of information overload and its impact on infodemic harms, the need for new literacies in the face of misinformation, the challenges of debunking false information, partnering with communities for effective management of health emergencies, and strategies for managing infodemics in the 21st century.

For public health practitioners seeking an overview of this evolving field, Managing Infodemics in the 21st Century is an essential read. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the latest developments, research, and best practices in infodemic management, enabling practitioners to stay informed and equipped to respond to the ever-changing challenges of the information age.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031277887
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023