Building Healthier Communities: The Intersection of AI, IT, and Community Medicine
Omid Panahi, Sevil Farrokh
Community medicine plays a crucial role in promoting public health and well-being at the local level. However, challenges such as limited resources, accessibility barriers, and health disparities persist. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology (IT) offers unprecedented opportunities to address these challenges and transform community healthcare delivery. This paper explores the synergistic relationship between AI, IT, and community medicine, examining how AI-driven solutions can enhance various aspects of community health interventions. We discuss the potential of AI in areas such as disease surveillance and outbreak prediction, personalized health promotion and education, remote patient monitoring and telehealth, and efficient resource allocation. Furthermore, we address the ethical considerations, data privacy concerns, and implementation challenges associated with integrating AI into community health practices. By leveraging the power of AI and IT [1-5], community medicine can move towards a more proactive, personalized, and equitable approach to healthcare, ultimately building healthier and more resilient communities.
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