Infodemiology
Infodemiology
Infodemiology (pronounced: in-foh-dee-mee-ol-uh-jee) is a term that was coined to describe the science of distribution and determinants of information in an electronic medium, specifically the Internet, or in a population, with the ultimate aim to inform public health and public policy. The term is a blend of "information" and "epidemiology".
Etymology
The term "Infodemiology" is a portmanteau of "information" and "epidemiology". It was first used by Gunther Eysenbach in 2002 to describe a new research discipline and methodology studying the determinants and distribution of health information and misinformation disseminated via the internet.
Definition
Infodemiology can be defined as the study of the determinants and distribution of health information and misinformation. This includes both the analysis of information spread and content, as well as the social processes and effects related to it. Infodemiology data can be used for public health and policy to inform and influence decision-making.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Health Informatics: The interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.
- Health Information: Data related to a person's medical history, including symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes.
- Misinformation: False or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infodemiology
- Wikipedia's article - Infodemiology
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