AI4HealthyCities Singapore: Using the Power of Data to Improve Cardiovascular Health Outcomes and Equity
1 December 2023
Main Applicant – Dr Tan Sock Hwee Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE), CRIS
Efforts to improve health in Singapore have traditionally looked to the healthcare system and medical interventions as the key drivers of public health. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that health outcomes are influenced by a wide range of factors beyond just medical care. These factors are collectively known as the social determinants of health, and they play a crucial role in shaping the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities.
AI4Healthy Cities research project brings together data from health care, public health, and other health-influencing sectors and applies advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to generate new insights into determinants that influence cardiovascular health and equity. Recognizing the influence of these social determinants will ultimately help public health experts and policymakers to make more strategic and effective decisions when allocating health resources and designing targeted interventions that directly address those determinants, leading to more impactful and sustainable improvements in health outcomes.