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Editorial
. 2004 Aug;91(3):219-25.
doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2004.05.001.

Spatial analysis for epidemiology

A J Graham, P M Atkinson, F M Danson
Editorial

Spatial analysis for epidemiology

A J Graham et al. Acta Trop. 2004 Aug.

Abstract

Remote sensing, geographical information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis provide important tools that are as yet under-exploited in the fight against disease. As the use of such tools becomes more accepted and prevalent in epidemiological studies, so our understanding of the mechanisms of disease systems has the potential to increase. This paper introduces a range of techniques used in remote sensing, GIS and spatial analysis that are relevant to epidemiology. Possible future directions for the application of remote sensing, GIS and spatial analysis are also suggested.

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