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  • Health Informatics
  • Ontology Engineering

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  • Traditional public health approaches often use a one-size-fits-all strategy.
  • This approach may not effectively address the diverse needs of different population subgroups.
  • Precision Public Health (PPH) offers a more customized alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce an ontology-driven software platform designed to facilitate the implementation of Precision Public Health.
  • To provide a structured system for accessing population health data and intervention evidence.
  • To develop tools for assessing the transferability of public health interventions to specific populations.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an ontology-driven software platform.
  • Integration of detailed, up-to-date population health information.
  • Creation of a machine-readable repository for public health intervention evidence.
  • Implementation of intelligent tools for evidence transferability assessment.

Main Results:

  • The platform provides accessible, detailed population health data.
  • It offers a structured, machine-readable repository of intervention evidence.
  • Intelligent tools are available to assess intervention suitability for specific populations.

Conclusions:

  • The developed platform is a key enabler for practical Precision Public Health implementation.
  • It supports customized public health interventions by facilitating evidence-based decision-making.
  • This approach enhances the effectiveness of public health strategies through tailored application.