Researchers used data from the National Cancer Institute’s 2012 Health Information National Trends Survey to compare e-health use with sociodemographic data.
Results showed e-health use to be correlated with higher socioeconomic status, including higher levels of education. Women and younger Internet users were also more likely to go online for their health needs.
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