Internet skill-related problems in accessing online health information

► Individual skill problems when accessing the Internet for health are examined. ► In general, people experience many skill-related problems online, especially related to information and strategic skills. ► Aging and lower levels of education contribute to the operational and formal skill problems. ► Older subjects are less likely to select irrelevant search results and use unreliable sources. ► Older subjects are less likely to make inappropriate decisions based on information gathered.