Public Health and Epidemiology Informatics
Yearbook of Medical Informatics
|October 25, 2017
Summary
This study reviews public health and epidemiology informatics research, highlighting influenza surveillance and disease mapping. New public health topics are emerging alongside traditional surveillance methods.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Informatics
- Epidemiology Informatics
- Health Communication
Background:
- The field of public health and epidemiology informatics is rapidly evolving.
- Identifying key research trends is crucial for advancing public health surveillance and interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize and identify the best research in public health and epidemiology informatics from 2016.
- To highlight emerging areas within the field.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of PubMed and Web of Science for 2016 publications.
- Multi-stage review process involving section editors and external peer reviewers.
- Selection of top research papers based on rigorous evaluation.
Main Results:
- Three best papers were selected from 829 retrieved references.
- Selected papers cover influenza surveillance using social media, geographic modeling for Rift Valley fever, and public health communication on Facebook.
- Social media platforms show potential for public health surveillance and communication.
Conclusions:
- Disease surveillance remains a significant area in public health informatics.
- Emerging topics in public health informatics indicate a broadening scope of research.
- Further research is needed to explore new and evolving areas within the field.
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