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Research on e-patients and the use of social media for health

by Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project on Oct 01, 2009

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October 5, 2009

October 5, 2009

by Susannah Fox
Pew Internet & American Life Project

Presented to: Institute of Medicine

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Research on e-patients and the use of social media for health — Presentation Transcript

Research on e-patients and the use of social media for health October 5, 2009 Susannah Fox Pew Internet & American Life Project Presented to: Institute of Medicine
6 in 10 people living with cancer have internet access vs. 8 in 10 U.S. adults
No “cancer effect” on broadband adoption
52% of internet users watch videos online
37% of internet users share photos online
35% of internet users use social network sites One in five internet users with cancer
32% of internet users read blogs One in five internet users with cancer
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- Reports, data: www.pewinternet.org
- Blog: www.e-patients.net
- Email: sfox@pewinternet.org
- Twitter: @SusannahFox