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Internet and Technology

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    Internet Use by Region in the U.S.

    Internet penetration is not spread evenly over all regions, and users in different regions do different things online.

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    Both Coasts Lead the Nation in Internet Use

    WASHINGTON – Internet penetration is not spread evenly across the United States, with some regions of the country well above the national average of 59% and some parts well below. Even among Internet users there is sometimes considerable variance in the things they do online in different parts of the country. According to data collected […]

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    Regional Report Data Files

    These two data sheets accompany the Pew Internet Project”s report on Regional Internet Use in the United States. Regional Data Sheets Favorite Web Sites

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    Internet Health Resources

    Half of American adults have searched online for 16 health topics ranging from disease information to smoking cessation strategies. Health seekers go online to become informed, to prepare for appointments and surgery, to share information, and to see…

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    Americans Search Online for Mental Health, Insurance, and Drug Information

    WASHINGTON (July 16, 2003) – In the first comprehensive national survey on the scope of health topics that Americans are searching online, the Pew Internet & American Life Project finds that one in five Internet users has looked for mental health information, one in four has looked for health insurance information, and one in three […]