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Detecting the Determinants of Health in Social Media
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The explosive use of social media sites presents a unique opportunity for developing alternative methods for understanding the health of the public. The near ubiquity of smartphones has further increased the volume and resolution of data that is… read more -
Epidemiological inferences using public information, influenza H7N9 epidemic in China
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The influenza A(H7N9) virus emerged in early 2013 in China, with more than 130 laboratory-confirmed cases identified within a short period of about three months. Evidence-based public health response is essential for effective control of the disease… read more