Two thirds of US senior citizens use web for health information
10 May 2004
Two thirds of America's senior citizens connected to the internet search online for health information, a new survey reveals.
Research conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 66 per cent of internet users over the age of 65 have searched for health or medical information online.
The study claims the number of senior citizens using online services for medical purposes has increased by more than 25 per cent since 2000, Medical News Today reports.
The research also found 53 per cent of 'wired' seniors have gone to websites that provide information or support for a specific medical condition or personal situation.
The study discovered that there were fewer older internet users than those under 65. However, web users over 65 were more likely to describe their health as "fair" or "poor" and were also more likely to have a disability or chronic disease.
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