In this editorial, we argue that it’s time to retool the Ottawa Charter’s tenets for the digital era by recognizing the information environment as a core determinant of health. The internet has shifted from being a digital library into an ecosystem designed to monetize our attention, which profoundly shapes people’s opinions and health decisions. We suggest that to truly promote health today, public health professionals must move beyond just mitigating risks and actively champion digital design choices that prioritize well-being over profit.
Purnat TD, Wilhelm E, White BK, Okan O, Rosario R, Scales D. Health promotion in the algorithmic age: recognizing the information environment as a determinant of health. Health Promot Int. 2025;40:daaf166.
Tina D Purnat
Data, tech & health policy
Public health
Healthy information environment
Health information and informatics
Infodemic management
Tina D Purnat
Data, tech & health policy
Public health
Healthy information environment
Health information and informatics
Infodemic management