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U.S. adults that would use an app for health emergencies by gender 2017
U.S. adults that would use an app for health emergencies by gender 2017
Percentage of U.S. adults who would be willing to use an app for health emergencies as of 2017, by gender
by Alexander Kunst,
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Sep 3, 2019
This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in March 2017, by gender. U.S. adults were asked if they would consider using an app for health emergencies. According to the results, 3 percent of female respondents and 6 percent of male respondents indicated they use an app regularly for health emergencies.
Percentage of U.S. adults who would be willing to use an app for health emergencies as of 2017, by gender
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| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| I use it regularly | 3% | 6% |
| I use it occasionally | 5% | 6% |
| I have used it once | 6% | 8% |
| I can imagine using it | 72% | 69% |
| I won’t use it | 13% | 11% |
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| I use it regularly | 3% | 6% |
| I use it occasionally | 5% | 6% |
| I have used it once | 6% | 8% |
| I can imagine using it | 72% | 69% |
| I won’t use it | 13% | 11% |
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by Alexander Kunst,
last edited
Sep 3, 2019
This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in March 2017, by gender. U.S. adults were asked if they would consider using an app for health emergencies. According to the results, 3 percent of female respondents and 6 percent of male respondents indicated they use an app regularly for health emergencies.
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- April 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 2-7, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 962 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- smartphone and/or tablet owners
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Original question: "The following is a selection of different e-health apps for smartphones and tablets. Could you imagine using any of them? [ answers for: apps for emergencies (e.g. featuring first-aid instructions, 911 speed dial, etc.)]"
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 2-7, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 962 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- smartphone and/or tablet owners
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Original question: "The following is a selection of different e-health apps for smartphones and tablets. Could you imagine using any of them? [ answers for: apps for emergencies (e.g. featuring first-aid instructions, 911 speed dial, etc.)]"
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