Data analytics for pervasive health

Nowadays, the majority of industrialized nations are facing significant complications regarding the quality and cost of various healthcare and well-being services. These difficulties will exacerbate even more due to an increasing aging population, which translates into a multitude of chronic diseases and tremendous demand for various healthcare services. As a result, the cost of the healthcare sector might not be sustainable and therefore industrialized countries need to find and plan policies and strategies to use the limited economical resources more efficiently and effectively. This need for sustainable healthcare systems translates into a range of challenges in science and technology, which if solved, ultimately could benefit our global society and economy. In particular, the exploitation of information and communication technology for implementing autonomous and pro-active healthcare services will be extremely beneficial.