Information’s Impact Successful searchers who say % online health information… |
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Affected a decision about how to treat an illness or condition |
44 |
Led them to ask a doctor new questions or get a second opinion |
38 |
Changed approach to maintaining own health or health of someone they care for |
34 |
Changed the way they think about diet, exercise, and stress |
30 |
Changed the way they cope with a chronic condition or manage pain |
25 |
Affected a decision about whether to see a doctor or not |
17 |