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Translating Big Data into Evidence-based Vision Health Policy

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 : 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

Xinzhi Zhang , Administration, Health Services, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Potomac, MD
There are critical needs in investing rigorous methods and innovative research in response to the “Big Data” era and using integrated electronic medical record and novel technology to better assessing and reducing the burden of eye diseases and associated vision loss.

Learning Areas:

Epidemiology
Public health or related public policy
Public health or related research

Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance of vision health data to inform policy and decision making. Discuss the approaches to translate data into evidence-based policy.

Keyword(s): Vision Care, Data Collection and Surveillance

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been the lead scientist for many projects focusing on vision loss prevention and eye health promotion. Among my scientific interests has been the development of strategies for prevention, early detection, and early treatment of eye diseases and conditions. I currently serve as the Chair of APHA Vision Care Section.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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