The quality of Wikipedia articles in providing health information varied based on the accuracy, coverage, comprehensiveness, and medical content of different articles. Currently, Wikipedia is used by a variety of populations and demographics seeking medical content. In addition to quick searches for fact-checking, Wikipedia is also increasingly used for professional and educational purposes. Researchers concluded that Wikipedia can potentially aid the health research community through bibliometrics, infodemiology, and epidemiology (disease monitoring) in the future. 

Situating Wikipedia as a health information resource in various contexts: A scoping review

- "Situating Wikipedia as a health information resource in various contexts: A scoping review"

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

One field of study that Wikipedia articles focus on is health. Illnesses/diseases, treatments, preventative care, and most recently COVID-19 are all examples of health-related information one can find on Wikipedia. 

Health-related information on Wikipedia

As many use Wikipedia as a source of information, and it is a collaborative enclycopedia, there is an abundance of information about the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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