Geographical Information Systems: A Tool to Map and Analyze Disease Spread
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Geographical Information Systems: A Tool to Map and Analyze Disease Spread
Introduction Spatial methods are an important component of epidemiological research motivated by a strong correlation between disease spread and ecological factors (1). Our case studies examine the relationship between environmental conditions, such as climate and location, and vector distribution and abundance. Therefore, GIS can be used as a platform for integrating local environmental and me...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Online Journal of Public Health Informatics
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1947-2579
DOI: 10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4443