DiscoverThe Data PulseUsing social media to infer health with computational epidemiologist Elaine Nsoesie (Boston University)
Using social media to infer health with computational epidemiologist Elaine Nsoesie (Boston University)

Using social media to infer health with computational epidemiologist Elaine Nsoesie (Boston University)

Update: 2020-10-20
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What does an individual's digital presence reveal about imminent infectious disease outbreaks, obesity prevalence, and the spread of medical misinformation? How can Google Maps images reveal socioeconomic factors that contribute to disparities in health? When and how does community context matter? Elaine Nsoesie, Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, shares how she has led data-driven efforts to address these questions in the context of various diseases and communities around the world.


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Using social media to infer health with computational epidemiologist Elaine Nsoesie (Boston University)

Using social media to infer health with computational epidemiologist Elaine Nsoesie (Boston University)

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