title: Social media as a platform for science and health engagement: challenges and opportunities.
abstract: Social media has become a major platform for debates on science and health. This commentary argues that while social media can present challenges to communicating important health matters, it can also provide health experts a unique opportunity to engage with and build trust among members of the public.
authors.affiliation: The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University, Murrow Hall 106a, Pullman, WA 99163 USA.
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dixon
mesh_terms: D003146:Communications Media; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D008402:Mass Media; D011639:Public Opinion; D012586:Science; D061108:Social Media; D012942:Social Sciences; D035502:Trust