Pew Online Health Search Survey Findings

Pew Internet: Online Health Search 2006 survey findings show that two-thirds of adults begin their Internet search for health information by accessing a search engine. Three-quarters of Internet users say they check the source and date "only sometimes," "hardly ever," or "never." This means that roughly 85 million Americans gather health advice online without consistently evaluating the information they find.

More information can be found online at http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/190/report_display.asp

The Medical Library Association provides links to their top ten health Websites and advice on finding up-to-date, credible health information at http://www.mlanet.org/resources/consumr_index.html?focus_20061102