# Virtual Diseases HealthMap Lists and Tracks Infections Worldwide So You Know Where Not to Vacation By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthmap References: [thrillist](http://www.thrillist.com/links/90947) & [healthmapblog.blogspot](http://healthmapblog.blogspot.com/) HealthMap is an [online tracking and research compilation site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeline-analytics) that aims to keep track of [diseases such as swine flu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-acoustic-representations), AIDS, and polio. HealthMap is constantly transmitting data to the site, keeping the world updated on the status of countries and continents. One of the interesting things that you are able to do on HealthMap is pick and choose which diseases you want to show on the map, as well as what country. HealthMap is certainly a useful tool when it comes to both global awareness as well as [choosing your next vacation spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripadvancer). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Online Disease Tracking:** HealthMap's online tracking platform provides real-time information on global diseases, creating opportunities for innovative disease prevention and containment strategies. - **Customizable Disease Mapping:** HealthMap's feature allowing users to select and display specific diseases on the map opens avenues for targeted disease surveillance and targeted public health interventions. - **Global Health Awareness:** HealthMap's mission to keep the world updated on disease status promotes global health literacy, encouraging opportunities for health education and awareness campaigns. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage HealthMap's real-time disease tracking to develop proactive strategies for disease prevention, containment, and resource allocation. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore partnerships with HealthMap to enhance the platform's capabilities, such as incorporating artificial intelligence for predicting disease outbreaks and patterns. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can utilize HealthMap's data to provide travelers with up-to-date information on disease hotspots, enabling them to make informed decisions and take necessary precautions while planning their trips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Election Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-election-map.md) - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Global Travel Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadmania.md) - [Chronic Condition Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-health.md) - [Engaging Travel Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-maps.md) - [COVID-Monitoring Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visible.md) - [Travel Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-club.md) - [Social Trip-Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripmap.md) - [Traveling Virus-Themed Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveling-exhibition-for-children.md)