MULTIPLE DISEASE PREDICTION

SYSTEM

A PROJECT SYNOPSIS
Submitted to

Visvesvaraya Technological University

BELAGAVI - 590 018
by

Abhinav K 4SU21CS002
Deepika R 4SU21CS026
Jeevitha S 4SU21CS039
Lochan S 4SU21CS046

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of

Bachelor of Engineering

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

SDM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

UJIRE - 574 240
2023-2024
 1. PROBLEM STATEMENT

In today’s healthcare landscape, the rising prevalence of chronic conditions such as heart
disease, diabetics, Parkinson’s disease presents a significant hurdle to effective
diagnosis and treatment. The complex interaction of various clinical symptoms within
each patient often complicates accurate disease prediction, resulting in delayed
intervention and compromised patient outcome.
Current healthcare systems face challenges in fully leveraging advanced technologies,
especially in predicting multiple diseases simultaneously. Many machine learning
models in healthcare focus on analyzing one disease at a time, such as liver analysis,
cancer analysis, or lung disease analysis. This fragmentation forces users to navigate
different platforms for each disease prediction, lacking a unified system for
comprehensive analysis. Moreover, some existing models exhibit lower accuracy rates,
posing risks to patient health.
 2. OBJECTIVES

• Conduct thorough data analysis and processing on a diverse patient dataset to

enable accurate prediction of multiple diseases.
• Implement a range of machine learning algorithms, including Decision Trees,
Random Forest, SVM, Logistic Regression to train the system and predict
diseases effectively.
• Develop a multi-disease prediction model that can forecast more than one disease
concurrently, simplifying the prediction process and improving efficiency.
• Employ robust machine learning algorithms that are resilient to overfitting and
demonstrate high accuracy on new data through techniques like regularization and
cross-validation.
• Utilize explainable AI methods to provide transparent and understandable
explanations for the model's predictions, fostering trust and acceptance among
healthcare professionals and patients.
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 3. METHODOLOGY

1. Data Collection: The initial phase focuses on gathering a comprehensive medical

records dataset containing patient details and diverse medical attributes related to
various diseases. This dataset serves as the foundation for training machine
learning models.
2. Data Preprocessing: Following data collection, the dataset undergoes
preprocessing to address missing values, outliers, and feature scaling. This step
involves data cleansing and preparation to ensure quality input for model training.
3. Model Training: Subsequently, different machine learning algorithms like
decision trees, random forests, and artificial neural networks are trained using the
pre-processed data. These trained models form the basis for disease prediction.
4. Model Selection: Evaluating the performance of various machine learning
algorithms is done by comparing metrics such as accuracy, precision, and recall.
The most effective model is then chosen for disease prediction based on its
performance metrics.
5. Model Evaluation: The selected model undergoes rigorous testing using a
separate test dataset to gauge its accuracy and reliability in predicting multiple
diseases. This step involves thorough assessment and measurement of the model's
predictive capabilities.
6. User Interface Development: The concluding phase of the system centres on
creating an intuitive user interface tailored for healthcare professionals. This
interface facilitates the input of patient data and delivers predictions for multiple
diseases in a user-friendly manner. The design aims to offer a straightforward and
efficient tool for disease prediction.
Fig 3.1: Architecture diagram
 4. APPLICATIONS

1. Early Disease Detection: The system can help in early detection of multiple
diseases by analysing various clinical symptoms and risk factors. This early
detection can lead to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes.

2. Efficient Resource Allocation: With a better understanding of potential diseases

a patient may have, healthcare providers can allocate resources more efficiently.
This includes scheduling appropriate tests, consultations, and interventions based
on predicted disease probabilities.

3. Reduced Healthcare Costs: Early detection and targeted interventions can lead
to reduced healthcare costs by preventing disease progression, complications, and
hospitalizations.

4. Improved Patient Management: The system can assist healthcare professionals

in managing patients with multiple chronic conditions more effectively.
 5. REFERENCES

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[4] Dragana Miljkovic et al, “Machine Learning and Data Mining Methods for
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