Introduction to Geographic Information Systems in Public Health

Résumé du livre

Geographic Information Systems in Public Health introduces students to the uses of GIS in the field of public health. This text explains the pitfalls and limitations of practical GIS in public health, acclimates the student to reading public health data on maps, and explores the relationships between GIS and data quality, as well as epidemiology. In addition, the text discusses management strategies that enhance GIS effectiveness, provides examples of successful maps that can be replicated, and describes approaches and techniques that are key to effective GIS mapping in public health. Each chapter contains learning objectives, map examples, discussion questions and a chapter review.