The Social Life of Health Information

Summary of findings
A Shifting Landscape
Social Media and Health
The Social Life of Health Information
The Impact of Online Health Resources
Trends to Watch
Specific disease or medical problem
Certain medical treatment or procedure
Exercise or fitness
Doctors or other health professionals
Prescription or over-the-counter drugs
Hospitals or other medical facilities
Health insurance
Alternative treatments or medicines
- 35% of internet users look online for information about alternative treatments or medicines.
- Demographics
- Alternative treatment information seekers are more likely than drug information seekers to look for information about a different type of treatment.
Weight loss or weight control
Depression, anxiety, stress or mental health issues
Other health issue not listed in the survey
Experimental treatments or medicines
How to stay healthy on a trip overseas
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More internet users are looking for information about alternative treatments and medicines than they were six years ago. Currently, 35% of internet users look online for information about alternative treatments, up from 28% of online adults in 2002.

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35% of internet users look online for information about alternative treatments or medicines.

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