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Older Adults’ Internet Use for Health Information: Digital Divide by Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status

Yoon, H., Jang, Y., Vaughn, P., Garcia, M.

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Data Collection and Reporting

This study examined internet usage of older adults through the California Health Interview Survey to determine how social determinants of health and socioeconomic levels can impact access to health information. The results showed that minorities with lower levels of socioeconomic status were most impacted by a digital divide and access to health information via the internet.

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Outcomes of Interest

Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

People Experiencing Poverty

Setting(s) of Implementation

Community

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2012