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Sunshine (she/her)@lemmy.ca to Public Health@mander.xyzEnglish · 2 months ago

Gen Z increasingly listens to peers over doctors for health advice

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Gen Z increasingly listens to peers over doctors for health advice

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Sunshine (she/her)@lemmy.ca to Public Health@mander.xyzEnglish · 2 months ago
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    Well, Gen Z here in the states probably can’t afford to go see doctors.

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      Boomers: At my annual checkup, my doctor said…

      Gen Z: Chat, am I cooked?

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        Cheaper to say that on TikTok than to get a basic checkup for most people. Unfortunate and true.

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      And the increasing likelihood of your medical data being weaponized against you if you can.

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      my first thought. Heck even with insurance its hard to get an appointment where you can talk with the doctor much.

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