Examining the trends in online health information-seeking behavior about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Singapore: analysis of data from google trends and the global burden of disease study

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, and timely health care seeking is imperative for its prevention, early detection, and management. While online health information-seeking behavior (OHISB) is increasingly popular due to widespread internet con...

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Main Authors: Fang, Yang, Shepherd, Thomas A., Smith, Helen Elizabeth
Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/153937
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, and timely health care seeking is imperative for its prevention, early detection, and management. While online health information-seeking behavior (OHISB) is increasingly popular due to widespread internet connectivity, little is known about how OHISB for COPD has changed in comparison with the COPD disease burden, particularly at a country-specific level.