The Online Health Care Revolution: How the Web helps Americans take better care of themselves
11/26/2000 | 
Report | Susannah Fox Lee Rainie
Fifty-two million American adults, or 55% of those with Internet access, have used the Web to get health or medical information. A great many are using the Web to gather information on behalf of family and friends. Those who are in excellent health often seek material to help someone else; those who are in less-than-excellent health are more likely to be hunting for information for themselves. When it comes to the most recent time they used the Internet to get health information, most “health seekers” focused on getting information about an immediate medical problem. And the majority got information in conjunction with a doctor’s visit. They appreciate the convenience of being able to seek information at any hour, the fact that they can get a wealth of information online, and the fact that they can do research anonymously.
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Report Press Release
Presentation:
Testimony to the White House Commission on Comp. and Alt. Medicine Policy
Testimony to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
Report Coverage:
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March 2000 Survey Data
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April 2000 Survey Data
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July-August 2000 Survey Data
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Health Seekers CallBack August 2000 Data Set
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May-June 2000 Survey Data
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