Jan, 17 2008 - The Web has edged out doctors as the source used most for finding health - and wellness-related information acording to a survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation for iCrossing.
Notable:
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1,084 online adults were surveyed.
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59% had used Internet based resources in the past 12 months to get health information.
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Sources included web sites, search engines, online ads, blogs, forums and social networks.
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Only 55% consulted their doctor for such information.
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Other sources, including traditional media and word of mouth, all lagged behind in reponse.
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