Digital phenotyping and ASCVD risk: An exploratory cross-sectional analysis using online behavioral data
Abstract
A retrospective, exploratory cross-sectional analysis exploring whether social media data is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk beyond traditional clinical models. While social media data may capture behavioral and social markers relevant to CVD, their associations with CVD risk remains uncertain. • Associations between social media data, like Facebook wall posts and ASCVD risk warrants further exploration and validation. • Combined Facebook wall posts and electronic health records to examine cardiovascular disease risk factors. • Our analysis found no associations between Facebook wall posts and ASCVD risk, while prior work suggests stronger associations between Facebook language and mental health conditions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social Media in Health Education
Mental Health via Writing
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Publication details
- Journal / source
- American Heart Journal Plus Cardiology Research and Practice
- Volume
- 62
- Pages
- 100717–100717
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN