Exploring the potential of online social listening for noncommunicable disease monitoring.

ABSTRACT: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a significant global health challenge, claiming about 41 million lives annually. Early establishment of healthy habits is vital as childhood behaviors often persist into adulthood, affecting long-term well-being. However, pervasive health misinformation on social media exacerbates the challenge of addressing NCDs. The vast online information exposes individuals to misinformation, leading to uninformed health decisions. Countering this misinformation is crucial to promote accurate understanding and preventive strategies for NCDs, improving public health outcomes. To address this, the study proposes a system using online social listening (OSL) to collect and analyze social media data, focusing on children's nutrition, physical exercise, sleep patterns, and

SUBMITTER: Braga D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12101440 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature