HealthMap
HealthMap
HealthMap (/ˈhɛlθmæp/) is a digital tool that provides real-time information about emerging infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health.
Etymology
The term "HealthMap" is a compound word derived from "health," which comes from the Old English hǣlth, and "map," which comes from the Latin mappa. The name reflects the tool's purpose: to map health-related data.
Function
HealthMap collects data from various sources, including online news aggregators, eyewitness reports, expert-curated discussions, and validated official reports. The goal is to achieve a comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health. This information is freely available to anyone with an internet connection.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Infectious Disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
- Digital Health: The convergence of digital technologies with health, healthcare, living, and society to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery and make medicine more personalized and precise.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HealthMap
- Wikipedia's article - HealthMap
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