According to recent surveys by the Pew Internet Trust, 60 - 80 percent of Americans have used the Internet to find health information; and as of January 2008, the Internet rivaled physicians as the leading source for health information. In fact, iCrossing's "How America Searches: Health and Wellness" January 2008 report states:
Internet is the most widely used resource for health information: 59% of adults use online resources to obtain health and wellness information, versus 55% who go to their doctors and 29% who talk to relatives, friends or co-workers
