Hill July 16, 2024
Lauren Sforza

Most of Generation Z is turning to TikTok to seek health advice, citing quick responses and free advice, a recent survey found.

The poll, conducted by Zing Coach, found 56 percent of Gen Z respondents use TikTok for wellness, diet and fitness advice and that a large share of them use the platform as their main form of health advice. Among those surveyed, 34 percent said they use TikTok to get most of their health advice, making it more than twice as popular as the other options listed.

Meanwhile, 14 percent said they got their advice from friends, 13 percent said Google and 11 percent said qualified doctors or trainers.

When asked why Gen Z is getting their advice from...

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Topics: Patient / Consumer, Social Media, Survey / Study, Technology, Trends
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