Data science proposal for the healthy cities program

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https://doi.org/10.22279/navus.v16.2001

Abstract

Healthy Cities are those that continuously improve physical and social environments and expand community resources, allowing people to support each other and develop their full potential. The objective of this research is to develop a data science-based prototype to monitor the availability of health facilities in Porto Alegre, contributing to the implementation of the Healthy Cities concept. Porto Alegre lacks an adequate system to monitor access to health facilities. The research, of a quantitative nature, used databases provided by DATASUS through the National Registry of Health Establishments and the State Health Department of Rio Grande do Sul. Information about all health facilities in the municipality was collected, including addresses and geographical coordinates, to identify and map the location of hospitals, clinics, and health centers. Spatial analysis identified patterns and trends in the geographical distribution of health services, allowing the locations of facilities to be mapped on a digital map. Comparing the availability and accessibility of health services between different regions of Porto Alegre revealed significant inequalities. The results show that the distribution of health services is unequal, with some regions facing a significant lack of beds and health facilities, underscoring the need for specific interventions to balance the supply of these services.

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Andrew Paes da Silva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)

Tecnólogo em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas.

Roberto Zanoni, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)

Doutor em Administração.

Juliane Ruffatto, Atitus Educação (ATITUS)

Doutora em Administração.

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2025-03-27

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