Overview

This topic will evaluate the availability, use, and implications of population based digital data. We will consider the availability of data collected routinely from smart phones and public surveillance systems, and investigate the growth of 'smart cities'.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce students to the collection and utilisation of population based digital data
  • Explore the concepts behind smart cities and the uses of the data that can be collected
  • Apply population-based information to population health problems

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