1. Social media’s promise for public health August 13, Susannah Fox Pew Internet & American Life Project Presented to: NCHCMM

2. Pew Internet Project surveys, 2000-09
79% of adults in the U.S. use the internet
up from 46% in 2000
56% of adults have accessed the internet wirelessly via laptop, mobile device, etc.
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3. 48% of African American adults have gone online with a mobile device
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4. More bandwidth = more health engagement
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5. PatientsLikeMe: Social data
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6. Connected Health: Text reminders
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7. Reports, data: www.pewinternet.org Blog: www.e-patients.net
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