doi: 10.1186/1476-072X-3-28.
Current practices in spatial analysis of cancer data: data characteristics and data sources for geographic studies of cancer
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Current practices in spatial analysis of cancer data: data characteristics and data sources for geographic studies of cancer
Int J Health Geogr.
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Abstract
The use of spatially referenced data in cancer studies is gaining in prominence, fueled by the development and availability of spatial analytic tools and the broadening recognition of the linkages between geography and health. We provide an overview of some of the unique characteristics of spatial data, followed by an account of the major types and sources of data used in the spatial analysis of cancer, including data from cancer registries, population data, health surveys, environmental data, and remote sensing data. We cite numerous examples of recent studies that have used these data, with a focus on etiological research.
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