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Quick View. Aug. 11, 2003.

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Percentage searching for topic
A specific disease or medical problem63%

A certain medical treatment or procedure47%

Diet, nutrition, vitamins or supplements44%

Exercise or fitness36%

Prescription or over-the-counter drugs34%

Alternative treatments or medicines28%

Health insurance25%

Mental health issues21%

A particular physician or hospital21%

Experimental treatments or medicines18%

Environmental health hazards17%

Immunizations/vaccinations13%

Sexual health10%

Medicare or Medicaid9%

Drug and alcohol problems8%

Smoking cessation6%


A recent survey found that 80% of Internet users search for information on at least one of 16 different health topics.

Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project

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