7 immersive data visualizations that track global health trends

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As big data evolves, data visualizations can help turn the most convoluted facts and figures into clear stories, aiding further research efforts and promoting awareness around important issues.

For public health issues, specifically, data viz helps viewers and researchers alike digest medical information, track trends and outbreaks of diseases, and — ultimately — get closer to much-needed cures.

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From the Ebola outbreak to global nutrition, we've rounded up seven recent data visualizations surrounding health and medicine below Read more...

1Ebola outbreak in West Africa

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