What Technologies are Used in Automated Data Collection?
Several technologies are employed for automated data collection in epidemiology:
Wearable Devices: Track health metrics such as heart rate, physical activity, and sleep patterns. Mobile Applications: Collect self-reported data on symptoms, exposures, and behaviors. Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Provide a wealth of information from clinical settings. Internet of Things (IoT): Connects various devices to monitor environmental factors, such as air quality and temperature. Social Media Platforms: Can be mined for public health trends and outbreak detection.
