Technology plays a significant role in enhancing data collection. Electronic health records (EHRs) streamline the process of gathering clinical data. Mobile health applications and wearable devices enable continuous monitoring of individuals' health metrics, providing real-time data. Geospatial technologies, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), allow researchers to analyze the spatial distribution of diseases, while social media platforms can serve as a tool for syndromic surveillance by tracking public health trends and outbreaks.
