{"product_id":"information-sick-how-journalisms-decline-and-misinformations-rise-are-harming-our-health-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-9781421453125","title":"Information Sick: How Journalism's Decline and Misinformation's Rise Are Harming Our Health--And What We Can Do about It","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow misinformation erodes public health--and how new media innovations can help create healthier communities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe erosion of local news, the polarization of national media, and the rising flood of misinformation continue to jeopardize public health and trust. In \u003ci\u003eInformation Sick\u003c\/i\u003e, Joanne Kenen, Lymari Morales, and Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD, examine the dire consequences of a fractured information ecosystem, where misinformation spreads unchecked and undermines science, policy, and health. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors trace the decline of traditional news structures and the rise of new challenges, including the dangerous spread of disinformation on social media and the lack of accountability in digital spaces. These shifts have left communities uninformed about critical public health issues--from vaccination campaigns to climate change--while eroding confidence in the institutions meant to protect them. Yet Information Sick also offers a message of resilience and innovation. The authors highlight emerging media efforts that focus on public interest journalism, equitable reporting, and sustainable business models. From nonprofit newsrooms to an information playbook for public health, these examples show how the information ecosystem can be rebuilt to support a healthier society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase studies bring these efforts to life, offering concrete solutions for fostering trust, enhancing transparency, and re-establishing the media's role as a cornerstone of public health advocacy. Designed for public health leaders, policymakers, students, advocates, and anybody who wants to know more about the dangerous erosion of trustworthy health news Information Sick equips readers with tools to navigate the modern information landscape and take meaningful steps to counter misinformation and strengthen public health communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joanne Kenen,Lymari Morales,Joshua M. Sharfstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.93h x 6.08w x 0.59d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421453125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanne Kenen\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally known health journalist, writer, and public speaker focused on health policy and public health. \u003cb\u003eLymari Morales\u003c\/b\u003e is a communications executive whose work blends timeless journalism tactics with modern digital strategies. \u003cb\u003eJoshua M. Sharfstein, MD, \u003c\/b\u003eis a pediatrician by training, a former health commissioner, and a professor of the practice in health policy and management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Joanne Kenen \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47430107332765,"sku":"9781421453125","price":74.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0c84f89c-4511-44e6-9bd3-6be21b90e161.jpg?v=1763763309","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/information-sick-how-journalisms-decline-and-misinformations-rise-are-harming-our-health-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-9781421453125","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}