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The Google Webmaster inlink tool does not guarantee 100 per cent coverage and some inlinks may not have been captured by the tool, although this number is most likely minimal. The results of this study present a snapshot rather than an all\u2010inclusive view of the visibility of teen health websites and offer a starting point for further investigation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Practical implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The weak network of inlinks leading from reliable health care providers is a lost opportunity for health care professionals to reach young people.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Social implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>Due to the weak network of inlinks from reliable health information sources, teens may not be accessing accurate and reliable health information. 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