Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Diabetes Research Unit, Ethiopia
Perspective
Big Data Research for Diabetes-Related Diseases Using the Korean National Health Information Database
Author(s): Amanuel Tesfaye*
The advent of big data has transformed healthcare research, particularly
in chronic disease epidemiology. In Korea, the National Health Information
Database (NHID) provides an extensive, population-wide dataset covering
health screenings, claims, and mortality data. This database has become a
vital tool for investigating diabetes and its related complications, including
cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, and cancer. This article explores
the structure and capabilities of the NHID, reviews key findings from recent
diabetes-related studies, and discusses the strengths, limitations, and
future directions of using big data analytics in Korean diabetes research.
With proper methodological rigor, NHID-based studies can yield valuable
insights for public health interventions and policy development... View More»
