WHO characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
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The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
NOT BS
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World Health Organization
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Scientific evidence to date more strongly supports a zoonotic spillover origin.
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COVID-19 originated from a laboratory in China.
MOSTLY BS
Alcohol consumption causally increases the risk of several human cancers.
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Alcohol consumption causes cancer in humans.
NOT BS
Humans need about 200–500 mg of sodium daily for vital functions.
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Consuming even small amounts of dietary salt is harmful to human health.
TOTAL BS
BA.3.2 has been detected in at least 23 countries and shows enhanced antibody escape in lab tests.
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The SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant has significant immune escape potential and has been confirmed in 23 countries.
HARDLY BS
Major food safety authorities deem aspartame safe within established intake limits.
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Aspartame consumption is harmful to human health.
MOSTLY BS
Vaccine ingredients are safe at used doses, with severe reactions rare.
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Vaccines contain ingredients that are harmful to human health.
MOSTLY BS
At least basic sanitation covers about 74–77% of people worldwide.
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Global mobile phone penetration rates exceed global basic sanitation coverage rates worldwide.
MOSTLY BS
IARC classed combined oral contraceptives as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.
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The contraceptive pill has been officially classified as a top-tier carcinogen.
SOME BS
Scientific consensus finds no causal link between 5G radiation and cancer.
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5G towers emit radiation that causes cancer in humans.
TOTAL BS
Large studies and major health authorities find no causal MMR-autism link.
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The MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine causes autism in children.
TOTAL BS
In 2015, WHO’s IARC classified processed meat, including ham, as Group 1 carcinogenic.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats, including deli ham, as Group 1 carcinogens.
HARDLY BS
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution increases dementia risk.
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Exposure to urban air pollution is a direct cause of dementia.
MOSTLY BS