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Many people turn to the web for health advice. Women use the Internet to look for health information
for themselves and their family significantly more than men, research has found. The study, by independent
research company Datamonitor, says that for this reason health sites should make greater efforts to appeal
to women by covering their health concerns.
The researchers, who quizzed 4,531 adults across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the US,
found that websites have become just as important as some off-line sources of health information. Fifty-seven
percent of those who looked for health information in the past 12 months consulted Internet sources.
Report author Yvonne MacPherson said,"A distinct advantage of the Internet as a source of health
information is that information is easily accessible and can be read in private and at the leisure of the Internet
user." "Good health sites are not meant to replace interaction with a physician. Rather, they help patients
prepare for appointments and take more responsibility for their health." He added.
Currently, 32-34% of adults aged 18 to 54 used the Internet to search for health information. This number
decreases to 27% in the 55 to 64 age group, and further to 14% in the 65 and over age group. Young Internet
users often conduct online health research on behalf of older family members who do not use the Internet.
However, Datamonitor says that the audience for health information online will grow naturally as the
population ages, and more and more people grow up with the net. It recommends that website operators
focus their efforts on building a good long-term relationship with their existing consumers, rather than on
attempting to attract non-Internet users.
1. What is the main subject discussed in the passage?
A. The popularity of health websites.
B. The importance of health advice.
C. The advantage of the Internet sources.
D. The increase of people's health concerns.
2. According to Yvonne MacPherson, health information online could be described as ______.
A. acceptable
B. convenient
C. accurate
D. abundant
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Health websites should pay more attention to women's health concerns.
B. A good health site should be able to replace interaction with a doctor.
C. The old tend to make less use of the Internet for health information.
D. The young may be the potential audience of health information online.
