67
/ 100
Mostly True
Canada
The website discusses a study finding that while most TikTok sunscreen content is accurate, misinformation tends to go viral. It highlights that misinformation includes claims about sunscreen being toxic and hormone-disrupting, and notes the rise of skin cancer globally.
Infact verdict: Mostly True (67/100).
The analysis of the claims reveals a mixed landscape regarding TikTok sunscreen content. While a significant portion of TikTok videos promote sunscreen use, misinformation about sunscreen safety is prevalent and often goes viral. Claims about sunscreen being toxic and hormone-disrupting are part of this misinformation, although they are refuted by scientific evidence. The safety of chemical sunscreen ingredients is debated, with mixed evidence on potential health impacts. Finally, the global rise in skin cancer is well-documented and supported by multiple authoritative sources. Overall, the claims are mostly supported by evidence, leading to a factual score of 70.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
60
Mostly True
Social Media
Most TikTok sunscreen content is accurate, but misinformation goes viral.
The evidence indicates that while a significant portion of TikTok content promotes sunscreen use, misinformation about sunscreen safety is prevalent and often goes viral. Sources like NPR and BeautyMatter highlight the widespread nature of misinformation on TikTok, which aligns with the claim that misinformation tends to go viral. However, there is no direct evidence quantifying the accuracy of most TikTok content, leading to a moderate factScore.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
60
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
60
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
60
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
60
Evidence Summary
2 web sources highlight misinformation on TikTok, but no direct quantification of accuracy.
67
Mostly True
Social Media
87% of nearly 1,000 TikTok videos promoted sunscreen use.
The claim that 87% of nearly 1,000 TikTok videos promoted sunscreen use is supported by evidence from a study mentioned in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. This provides a specific statistic that aligns with the claim, leading to a relatively high factScore.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
70
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
70
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
67
Evidence Summary
1 web source confirms the statistic about TikTok videos promoting sunscreen.
Sources
jddonline.com
75
Mostly True
Health
Sunscreen misinformation includes claims that it is toxic and hormone-disrupting.
Multiple sources, including The Guardian and Harvard Health, confirm that misinformation about sunscreen being toxic and hormone-disrupting is prevalent. These sources refute the misinformation, supporting the claim that such misinformation exists. This leads to a high factScore due to strong corroboration from authoritative sources.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
75
Evidence Summary
2 authoritative sources confirm misinformation about sunscreen toxicity.
50
Mixed
Health
There is no scientific indication that chemical sunscreen ingredients are harmful.
The evidence is mixed regarding the safety of chemical sunscreen ingredients. While some sources like the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia suggest they are generally safe, others indicate potential health and environmental concerns. This mixed evidence results in a moderate factScore.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
50
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
50
Evidence Summary
Mixed evidence on the safety of chemical sunscreen ingredients.
84
True
Health
Skin cancer is on the rise globally.
Multiple authoritative sources, including Scientific Reports and Frontiers, confirm that skin cancer incidence is increasing globally. This strong consensus from high-quality sources results in a high factScore.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
84
Evidence Summary
2 authoritative sources confirm the global rise in skin cancer incidence.
