arXiv:2510.14669cs.AI2025-10AAAI综述被引 2

系统梳理荷兰公共卫生领域机器学习偏见问题,提出全流程公平性框架。

Machine Learning and Public Health: Identifying and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias through a Systematic Review

  • 构建RABAT工具评估算法偏见风险,覆盖35项研究
  • 发现多数研究缺乏公平性分析与潜在危害披露
  • 提出ACAR框架,助力研究人员贯穿全周期关注公平

机器学习有望通过提升疾病监测、风险分层和资源分配推动公共健康变革。然而,若不系统关注算法偏见,可能加剧现有健康不平等。本文对2021至2025年荷兰公共健康机器学习研究进行系统综述,开发了整合Cochrane偏见评估、PROBAST及微软负责任AI清单元素的算法偏见评估工具(RABAT),并应用于35篇同行评审研究。分析显示:尽管数据采样和缺失数据处理有较好记录,但多数研究未明确设定公平性框架,也未开展子群体分析或透明讨论潜在危害。为此,我们提出四阶段公平导向框架ACAR(Awareness, Conceptualization, Application, Reporting),基于综述结果设计引导性问题,帮助研究者在机器学习全生命周期中应对公平性挑战。最后给出可操作建议,呼吁公共健康机器学习从业者持续关注算法偏见,提升透明度,确保技术进步真正促进健康公平而非削弱它。

原文摘要 · Abstract (English)

Machine learning (ML) promises to revolutionize public health through improved surveillance, risk stratification, and resource allocation. However, without systematic attention to algorithmic bias, ML may inadvertently reinforce existing health disparities. We present a systematic literature review of algorithmic bias identification, discussion, and reporting in Dutch public health ML research from 2021 to 2025. To this end, we developed the Risk of Algorithmic Bias Assessment Tool (RABAT) by integrating elements from established frameworks (Cochrane Risk of Bias, PROBAST, Microsoft Responsible AI checklist) and applied it to 35 peer-reviewed studies. Our analysis reveals pervasive gaps: although data sampling and missing data practices are well documented, most studies omit explicit fairness framing, subgroup analyses, and transparent discussion of potential harms. In response, we introduce a four-stage fairness-oriented framework called ACAR (Awareness, Conceptualization, Application, Reporting), with guiding questions derived from our systematic literature review to help researchers address fairness across the ML lifecycle. We conclude with actionable recommendations for public health ML practitioners to consistently consider algorithmic bias and foster transparency, ensuring that algorithmic innovations advance health equity rather than undermine it.

机器学习算法偏见公共健康公平性

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