The Pros And Cons Of Websites

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The digital revolution has made it imperative for virtually all individuals to learn how to use and access the Internet. The latter provides a highly convenient and cost effective channel of obtaining information on a wide array of topics and subjects. The creation of websites is one of the popular ways in which the Internet is used to create a specific place where information on a specific topic can be accessed. A website can be described as an umbrella that houses an ocean of relevant facts and theories with regards to a given discipline. The key to creating an effective and valuable website lies in making it easy to navigate across all its contents. An internet user, blogger, businessperson or student should have an easier time while reading a given web page for it to be deemed beneficial to them. The medical professions and practices have embraced modern technology by also creating websites that contain information on a variety of subjects. Presently, it is now possible to find websites that discuss common diseases, ailments, drug substances, alcohol consumption and its effects to the human body. Additionally, these websites are designed such that they give the background information about the disease, its causes, …show more content…
Furthermore, this main menu also contains information related to food safety, vaccines and immunization as well as infectious diseases. Another positive review about this website is that is segments the main menu such that the “explore and transparency” sections are covered differently. This means that the reader can still learn about the laws related to drug and substance abuse and how various advisory bodies can be of assistance in such cases (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2015). The “transparency” tab makes the reader or student aware of how the public engages in the fight against drug

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