Meaning of infodemiology | Babel Free

Definitions

A form of epidemiology in which data is obtained via the Internet

uncountable

Examples

“Infodemiology can also be used to map information distribution and use⟳ patterns which can reveal⟳ bottlenecks in information flow⟳.”

“Looking at the field of infodemiology today, one can differentiate between the following approaches; epidemiological surveillance based on: * ‘professional’, public information online (e.g. Health Map, Global Public Health Intelligence Network) * explicit, conscious information provided by users and affected individuals (e.g. Flu Near You, Grippeweb) * implicit information provided (mainly) unconsciously by users (e.g. Google Flu Trends; Yahoo research⟳/Polgreen et al. 2008)”

“The infodemiology method was used to identify⟳ investigative reports and news stories dealing with the outbreak that appeared on authoritative media outlets worldwide.”

CEFR level