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There are any number of ways to assess the impact of the internet during a big, ongoing event like the recession. Our survey attempted to get at some them. The response from the majority of online Americans is that their internet use had not changed much and the things they did online did not have […]
47% of internet users look online for information about doctors or other health professionals. Nearly half (47%) of internet users, or 35% of adults, have turned to the internet for information about doctors or other health professionals. Some 37% of adults seeking information about doctors (or 20% of all internet users) consulted rankings or reviews […]
33% of internet users look online for information about how to lose weight or how to control their weight One-third of internet users, or 24% of adults, has looked for weight-loss or weight-control information on the internet. This is the first survey in which the Pew Internet Project has asked this question, so there is […]
28% of internet users look online for information about depression, anxiety, stress or mental health issues. The percentage of adults who look online for information about mental health issues has increased in the past two years. From 2002-2006, online searches for information about mental health issues remained relatively stable, around 22%. In 2008, however, the […]
55% of internet users look online for information about a certain medical treatment or procedure. Over the past six years, the percentage of online Americans who look for information about medical treatments or procedures has increased significantly. Currently, 55% of internet users go online to find information on medical treatments and procedure, up from 47% […]