The information challenge in public health crises: a study on the reliability and readability of information provided by large language model for thunderstorm asthma

This study reveals that while LLM demonstrate some reliability in handling complex health consultations, none meet the recommended readability benchmark for a sixth-grade reading level. Future efforts should focus on improving the reliability and readability of LLM generated health information to enhance comprehension amongst broader audiences.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1776697
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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The information challenge in public health crises: a study on the reliability and readability of information provided by large language model for thunderstorm asthma

Zhenliang Zhu, Yijun Feng, Feng Cao
Frontiers in Public Health
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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The information challenge in public health crises: a study on the reliability and readability of information provided by large language model for thunderstorm asthma

Zhenliang Zhu, Yijun Feng, Feng Cao
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Abstract

This study reveals that while LLM demonstrate some reliability in handling complex health consultations, none meet the recommended readability benchmark for a sixth-grade reading level. Future efforts should focus on improving the reliability and readability of LLM generated health information to enhance comprehension amongst broader audiences.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 14
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (CN), Zhejiang Hospital (CN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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