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  • Infodemiology
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Epidemiological Research

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  • The internet provides vast medical information, enhancing public health surveillance and early warning systems.
  • The "infodemic" phenomenon, characterized by rapid misinformation spread, complicates public health responses and emergency management.
  • Misinformation erodes public trust and weakens the effectiveness of health interventions.

Purpose:

  • To examine key research areas within infodemiology.
  • To analyze the impact of infodemics on public health.
  • To explore future trends and challenges in infodemiology research and practice.

Summary:

  • This paper investigates infodemiology, focusing on infodemics driven by information overload (inforus).
  • It analyzes how the digital age impacts epidemiological research, presenting both opportunities and challenges.
  • The study aims to advance infodemiology research and refine public health strategies.

Impact:

  • Enhancing the understanding of infodemic dynamics.
  • Providing insights for optimizing public health surveillance and response strategies.
  • Guiding future research directions in infodemiology to mitigate health misinformation.