Google Trends-based non-English language query data and epidemic diseases: a cross-sectional study of the popular search behaviour in Taiwan
Objective This study developed a surveillance system suitable for monitoring epidemic outbreaks and assessing public opinion in non-English-speaking countries. We evaluated whether social media reflects social uneasiness and fear during epidemic outbreaks and natural catastrophes.Design Cross-sectio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-07-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/7/e034156.full |