NIH MeSH · D066310Information Science

Digital Divide

Also known asDivide, Digital

Definition

Gap between individuals, households, businesses and geographic areas at different socioeconomic levels with regard to both their opportunities to access electronic information and communication technologies (ICTs). Their use of the Internet for a wide variety of activities, reflects various differences among and within countries.

MeSH classification

  • L01.143.230.500

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D066310) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗