Evaluating Information

Why some have turned away from a health information site.

Health Seekers %

Site was too commercial

47

You couldn’t determine the source of the information

42

You couldn’t determine when information was last updated

37

Site lacked endorsement of a trusted independent organization

30

Site appeared sloppy or unprofessional

29

Site contained information you knew to be wrong

26

Information disagreed with own doctor’s advice

20