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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 059 MC

Big data contributes to improved management of chronic diseases by:

  1. Reducing the need for regular medical check-ups
  2. Standardising treatment plans for all patients
  3. Subsidising the use of wearable technologies for health monitoring
  4. Analysing patient lifestyle data to tailor treatments
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  • D is correct: Big data supports chronic disease management by analysing lifestyle data alongside medical history to deliver personalised treatment.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Big data complements rather than replaces regular check-ups, ensuring care is proactive and continuous.
  • B is incorrect: Big data enables precision medicine, not uniform care.
  • C is incorrect: Big data does not directly subsidise wearable health monitors although it integrates and analyses the data they generate.