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Chronic Disease in the Internet Age

People living with chronic disease are among the least likely to have internet access, yet once online they often dive deeply into gathering, sharing, and creating health information.

What would happen if health care could tap their passion? What would happen if mobile access allowed everyone to participate?

Chronic disease in the internet age from Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

Susannah Fox shared insights from her report, Chronic Disease and the Internet, plus an update on the trends she’s seeing in other research related to broadband, wireless, and disease management.

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Chronic Disease in the Internet Age

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