Teens and Digital Health Information

Northwestern University recently conducted a national survey regarding teens and their approach to digital health information. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         84% of teens have gotten health information online.

·         About a quarter (21%) of teens have used digital health tools (mobile apps, digital games, wearables).

·         32% say they have changed their behavior due to digital health information or tools.

·         A third of teens turn to the Internet when a health issue arises to check symptoms and diagnose themselves.

·         1 in 10 teens say they get "a lot" of health information from social networking sites.

·         Fitness (42%) and nutrition (36%) are the top health issues teens research online.

Source: Northwestern University, June 2015