What Types of Data are Used in Digital Epidemiology?
Digital epidemiology utilizes a wide range of data sources including:
Social media data: Platforms like Twitter and Facebook can provide real-time information about public health trends. Search engine queries: Google Trends and other search data can indicate the prevalence of symptoms or diseases. Mobile phone data: GPS and mobility data can track the movement of people and potentially contaminated areas. Wearable devices: Data from fitness trackers and smartwatches can offer insights into physical activity levels and general health conditions.
