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The Internet is a useful tool for health information, but not everyone had access in 2001. A survey offered free Internet access to some people who didn't have it before. Those who got free access used the Internet for health info and found it helpful. People who already had Internet access used it more for health info. Overall, giving free Internet access can help bridge the digital divide for health information.