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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Main Authors: Yu-Wei Chang, Wei-Lun Chiang, Wen-Hung Wang, Chun-Yu Lin, Ling-Chien Hung, Yi-Chang Tsai, Jau-Ling Suen, Yen-Hsu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-07-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/7/e034156.full