the social life of health information
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The Social Life of Health InformationOctober 26, 2009
Susannah FoxPew Internet & American Life Project
e-Patient Connections 2009
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5 in 10 people living with chronic conditions have internet access vs. 8 in 10 U.S. adults
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Lower levels of broadband adoption among those with chronic conditions
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52% of internet users watch videos online
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37% of internet users share photos online
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19% of internet users use Twitter
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One in four
internet users
with a chronic
condition
46% of internet users use social network sites
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1 in 3 internet
users with a
chronic
condition
32% of internet users read blogs
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Connected: Your Friends’ Friends Can Make You Fat
Green Node: not obeseYellow Node: obese (size of circle is proportional to BMI)
1975 1990
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Connected: The surprising power of our social networks