*Written by Ian Turner, Sr. Director of Strategic AI Partnerships at Defined.ai.*


Health data is an extremely personal topic for many individuals, and the [laws and regulations reflect this sensitivity](https://www.healthit.gov/topic/health-information-privacy-law-and-policy#:~:text=Most%2520health%2520care%2520providers%2520must,(“health%2520information”).). It’s extremely rare and valuable when a dataset like this becomes available through ethical means, which is all the more reason that we are incredibly excited to announce our newest dataset. This dataset, provided through one of our valued partners, consists of thousands of health check-up screenings. These screens are linked over an individual’s lifetime, making them a valuable resource for tracking life-cycle health and building medical AI models, especially when it comes to predictive health data.

## What's in this predictive health dataset?

The dataset consists of over ten thousand screening reports, organized in tabular format, making it easy to use for researchers, hospitals, and businesses alike. The screens include many data points on an individual’s health, including but not limited to the following:

- Body measurements
- Blood pressure
- Vision tests
- Hearing test
- Urine test
- Blood disease screens
- Diabetes test
- Lipid metabolism tests
- Cardiovascular tests
- Kidney function test
- Liver function test
- Self-reported smoking habits
- Self-reported drinking habits
- Self-reported physical activity

These data points are essential for creating predictive health data models and gaining a deeper understanding of overall health trends.

## Why are we excited about this dataset?

Gaining access to these datasets can be challenging, and obtaining them ethically is of utmost importance. In the past, obtaining medical datasets has been fraught with ethical concerns and controversies.

Today, access to medical datasets is still a sensitive issue, and the ethical implications of using such data are complex. As a company committed to responsible data practices, Defined.ai is proud to offer this ethically collected data. With sensitive personal information at the forefront of our considerations, we take great care to ensure that all data is sourced and processed in a responsible and ethical manner. To that end, this data is fully anonymized and stripped of all personally identifiable information, 

## What can you build with this dataset?

Here are just a few examples of what you can do with this dataset and how predictive health data can play a vital role in these applications:

1. **Disease prediction and diagnosis models**: Health check-up data can be used to develop models that predict and diagnose diseases. It could use a patient’s health data to predict the likelihood of developing a certain disease or to diagnose a disease based on the symptoms and medical history of the patient.
2. **Personalized healthcare solutions**: Health check-up data can be used to develop personalized healthcare solutions. By analyzing a patient’s health trends over time, an AI system could provide recommendations for diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that could help the patient achieve better health outcomes.
3. **Clinical trial backup data**: Health check-up data can serve as backup data for clinical trials or research. By using health check-up data in clinical trials, researchers can gain more insights into the effectiveness of treatments and potential side effects.
4. **Nutraceutical product development**: Health check-up data can be used to identify the health characteristics of customer segments and develop customized health products. For example, an AI system could analyze health data to identify common health issues among a specific demographic and develop nutraceutical products that address those issues.
5. **Insurance product development**: Health check-up data can be used to develop new insurance products based on healthcare patterns. By analyzing health data over time, insurance companies could develop insurance products that provide more personalized coverage based on a patient’s health risks and needs.


With [ethical data practices]( https://defined.ai/blog/ethical-ai-manifesto) at the forefront of our mission, Defined.ai is committed to bringing valuable data to its customers in an ethical and responsible way. We’re excited to see the innovations that will come from this dataset, particularly in the field of predictive health data, and look forward to seeing how it will contribute to advancing the healthcare industry. If you are interested in learning more about this and other datasets, [contact us now](https://defined.ai/contact-us)!



Predictive Health Data: A New Dataset in the Medical Domain