Health Forecasting Possibilities based on Open Data: Quantifying the Burden of Smoking in Spain

Health Forecasting Possibilities based on Open Data: Quantifying the Burden of Smoking in Spain

Autores/as

  • Alfredo Cabezas Ares Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Facultad de Ciencias de la Economía y de la Empresa Paseo de los Artilleros S/N. 28032 Vicálvaro (Madrid), España
  • María Jesús Delgado Rodriguez Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Facultad de Ciencias de la Economía y de la Empresa Paseo de los Artilleros S/N. 28032 Vicálvaro (Madrid), España
  • Fernando Pinto Hernández Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Facultad de Ciencias de la Economía y de la Empresa Campus Madrid-Vicálvaro Paseo de Artilleros S/N, 28032 Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2025.ene.34206

Palabras clave:

Health Sector, Public Health, Smoking Habits, Healthcare Costs, Cohort Analysis, Open Data.

Resumen

The utilization of open data presents significant opportunities for transformative analysis in the health sector, particularly in understanding consumer habits and their impact on health. This study offers a pioneering and comprehensive cohort analysis of the long-term effects of smoking within Spain's healthcare system, projecting trends through 2030. Despite a nationwide decline in smoking rates, critical challenges persist, among notably the aging “baby-boomer” generation, who are experiencing sharp increases in disease prevalence and related healthcare costs. This analysis highlights the substantial economic burdens, including direct healthcare expenses and broader impacts such as productivity losses and diminished quality of life. It demonstrates the power of open data in facilitating these insights. By leveraging openly accessible health data, this paper highlights the potential for in-depth analysis supporting informed public health policy decision-making. The findings emphasize the crucial role of open data in crafting effective health interventions and policies aimed at mitigating the ongoing impact of smoking, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and health-conscious society.

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Publicado

2025-09-06

Cómo citar

Alfredo Cabezas Ares, María Jesús Delgado Rodriguez, & Fernando Pinto Hernández. (2025). Health Forecasting Possibilities based on Open Data: Quantifying the Burden of Smoking in Spain: Health Forecasting Possibilities based on Open Data: Quantifying the Burden of Smoking in Spain. Profesional De La información, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2025.ene.34206

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Artí­culos de investigación / Research articles