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International Journal of Medical Discoveries

ISSN: 3067-7912

The International Journal of Medical Discoveries (IJMD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding, innovation, and application of medical science. Our mission is to serve as a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and discoveries that shape the future of healthcare and important medical discoveries worldwide.

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Leveraging Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning to Identify Population-Level Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease

1*Ruchita Das

1 Department of Clinical Informatics School of Graduate Studies University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA

Received: 11-Mar-2026 | Revised: 13-Apr-2026 | Accepted: 28-Apr-2026 | Pages: 30-45

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https://doi.org/10.64220/ijmd.v2i2.003

Abstract

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, which has implications for the health of people and is the key to targeted treatment. Interventions are the timely detection of the potential risk factors at the population level. The paper utilized big data analytics for self-reported BFRSS data for evaluating cognitive decline predictors in Alzheimer’s disease. Software such as Apache was used to implement machine learning models, such as linear for scaling processed data. These include the regression, random forest, and clustering for identifying the higher-risk groups. The random Forest model displayed moderate predictive power (R 2 = 0.4697, RMSE = 17.35), outperforming Linear Regression. Clustering resulted in the identification of populations with mental health burden and geographic differences. Results emphasize the importance of mental health, socioeconomic status, and regional differences as risk factors for Alzheimer. Big data frameworks for population health analytics and supports targeted public health interventions.

Keywords

Alzheimer’s disease, machine learning, Apache Spark, public health, BRFSS, predictive modeling, clustering.

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Alqasmi, I. (2026). AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Early Disease Detection in Smart Healthcare Systems. *Digital Education and E-Learning Innovations, *(), Demulceo vulticulus beatae recusandae argentum. Sursum utique conspergo voluptatibus aptus. Veniam avaritia torrens deduco audacia corporis colligo deputo usitas decerno.. https://doi.org/Supra triduana suppono aspicio triduana audio communis via atrox vorax.

MLA Style

Ibrahim Alqasmi. "AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Early Disease Detection in Smart Healthcare Systems." *Digital Education and E-Learning Innovations*, vol. , no. , 2026, pp. Demulceo vulticulus beatae recusandae argentum. Sursum utique conspergo voluptatibus aptus. Veniam avaritia torrens deduco audacia corporis colligo deputo usitas decerno.. https://doi.org/Supra triduana suppono aspicio triduana audio communis via atrox vorax.

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Ibrahim Alqasmi. "AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Early Disease Detection in Smart Healthcare Systems." *Digital Education and E-Learning Innovations* , no. (2026): Demulceo vulticulus beatae recusandae argentum. Sursum utique conspergo voluptatibus aptus. Veniam avaritia torrens deduco audacia corporis colligo deputo usitas decerno.. https://doi.org/Supra triduana suppono aspicio triduana audio communis via atrox vorax.