Exploring the link between behaviour and health

摘要

Mobile and wearable sensors are increasingly permeating our lives, and information gathered from them can provide unprecedented insights into diverse aspects of human behaviour. Analysis of human behaviour is of special interest in health care, as there exists dual relationship between behaviour and health. On one hand, our health is influenced by our behaviour, including physical activity levels, amount of social activity, and work-life balance amongst others, while on the other hand, symptoms of various disorders are manifested as behaviour changes. This is especially prominent for mental disorders. Therefore, human behaviour understanding has significant value for health care, from the point of view of both maintaining good health and helping in the diagnosis of the diseases.