FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Highlights from the report, "The Diagnosis Difference"
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Highlights from the report, "The Diagnosis Difference"
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds that 45% of U.S. adults report that they live with one or more chronic conditions. How does this important group gather, share and create health information both on and offline? Susannah Fox explores the findings in this short video.