The vision of biostatistics and biometrics on the analysis of biometric data: the Framingham risk score as an example

Abstract

The fields of Biostatistics and Biometrics play a crucial role in unraveling the mysteries of human health and empowering healthcare professionals to make informed decisions. By mining health data for meaningful patterns, they enable medical practitioners to identify emerging trends and develop targeted, effective policies and practices. Meanwhile, the analysis of biological data unleashes a wealth of insights, enabling accurate diagnoses and unleashing innovative therapies that transform lives. Together, these fields are a powerful force for good, fueling breakthroughs that enable us to better understand and heal the human body (Clayton and Hills 2019).