컨텐츠 영역
Need to respond to the infodemic*, such as incorrect health behaviors and unnecessary medical activity caused by exposure to inaccurate and unverified health information on the internet
A portmanteau of “information” and “epidemic,” meaning “an overwhelming flood of information on an issue that is inaccurately amplified and causes side effects.”- 59.3% of internet users use the internet to search for health and medical-related information
(Ministry of Science and ICT, "2024 Survey on Internet Usage")
This graph shows the percentage (%) of health and medical information search usage among Internet users aged 3 and older, broken down by gender and age group.
- Total: 59.3%
- By gender: Men 60.1%, Women 58.4%
- By age group:
- Ages 3–9: 1.9%
- Teens: 24.3%
- 20s: 65.1%
- 30s: 72.6%
- 40s: 74.9% (highest)
- 50s: 70.9%
- 60s: 62.0%
- Ages 70 and over: 40.7%
Meaning: The usage rate of searching for health and medical information is highest among people in their 40s and gradually decreases with increasing age. The usage rate among children (ages 3–9) is extremely low.