Question

evaluating health information
when evaluating health information, ask is the information accurate? when assessing the accuracy, try to determine whether the information is supported by evidence from scientific studies, other data or expert opinion. if you receive information from a medical journal, note the size and category of the study. read the article carefully to see if the authors discuss any limitations... of the study....
if you receive information from a secondary source such as an internet site or a newspaper article, keep in mind that you are relying on another persons interpretation of the data.... although your local newspaper may provide excellent information on certain topics, it lacks the expertise of a medical journal or a national organization specializing in that field of cancer.

• \evaluating health information,\

which statement summarizes this passage about evaluating health information?
× scientific studies have limits.
○ internet sites interpret scientific data.
○ secondary sources lack medical expertise.
○ newspaper articles are reliable medical sources.

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes that when evaluating health information from secondary sources (like Internet sites or newspapers), one is relying on someone else's interpretation of data. It also points out that secondary sources (e.g., local newspapers) lack the medical expertise of specialized medical journals or national organizations. The first option about scientific studies having limits is not the main focus of the passage. The second option about Internet sites interpreting scientific data is too narrow as the passage also mentions newspapers. The fourth option is incorrect as the passage implies newspapers lack expertise.

Answer:

Secondary sources lack medical expertise.