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Modeling Spatial-Temporal Variations of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Incidence in Southern, Razavi and Northern Khorasan Provinces Based on Environmental and Ecological Criteria in Northeast Iran

مجله اپیدمیولوژی ایران, 2021
Background and Objectives: Environmental conditions in different geographical areas provide a basis for the spread of some diseases. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a serious threat to public health and is one of the arthropod-borne diseases.
M Javanbakht, M Argani, K Ezimand, A Saghafipour   +3 more
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Mapping and prediction of schistosomiasis in Nigeria using compiled survey data and Bayesian geospatial modelling

Geospatial Health, 2013
Schistosomiasis prevalence data for Nigeria were extracted from peer-reviewed journals and reports, geo-referenced and collated in a nationwide geographical information system database for the generation of point prevalence maps.
Uwem F. Ekpo, Eveline Hürlimann, Nadine Schur, Akinola. S. Oluwole, Eniola M. Abe, Margaret A. Mafe, Obiageli J. Nebe, Sunday Isiyaku, Francisca Olamiju, Mukaila Kadiri, Temitope O.S. Poopola, Eka I. Braide, Yisa Saka, Chiedu F. Mafiana, Thomas K. Kristensen, Jürg Utzinger, Penelope Vounatsou   +16 more
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Application for simulating public health problems during floods around the Loei River in Thailand: the implementation of a geographic information system and structural equation model

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Floods cause not only damage but also public health issues. Developing an application to simulate public health problems during floods around the Loei River by implementing geographic information system (GIS) and structural equation model (SEM)
Tanunchai Boonnuk, Kirati Poomphakwaen, Natchareeya Kumyoung   +2 more
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A GIS-driven integrated real-time surveillance pilot system for national West Nile virus dead bird surveillance in Canada

International Journal of Health Geographics, 2006
Background An extensive West Nile virus surveillance program of dead birds, mosquitoes, horses, and human infection has been launched as a result of West Nile virus first being reported in Canada in 2001.
Aramini Jeff, Sockett Paul, Buck Peter, Shuai Jiangping, Pollari Frank   +4 more
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Web-based public health geographic information systems for resources-constrained environment using scalable vector graphics technology: a proof of concept applied to the expanded program on immunization data

International Journal of Health Geographics, 2006
Background Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful communication tools for public health. However, using GIS requires considerable skill and, for this reason, is sometimes limited to experts.
Kamadjeu Raoul, Tolentino Herman
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Lack of agreement between measured and self-reported distance from public green parks in Glasgow, Scotland [PDF]

, 2008
<p><b>Background:</b></p> <p>Reviews have reported mixed findings for associations between physical activity and proximity to a range of environmental resources. Initially most studies used self reported proximity, but more
Ellaway, A., Macdonald, L., Macintyre, S.   +2 more
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Methodological aspects of a GIS-based environmental health inspection program used in the Athens 2004 Olympic and Para Olympic Games

BMC Public Health, 2005
Background The use of geographical information system (GIS) technologies in public health surveillance is gradually gaining momentum around the world and many applications have already been reported in the literature.
Pantelopoulos Efstathios, Falagas Matthew E, Kolonia Virginia, Soteriades Elpidoforos S, Hadjichristodoulou Christos, Panagakos Georgios, Mouchtouri Varvara, Kremastinou Jeni   +7 more
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Applications of GIS and geospatial analyses in COVID-19 research: A systematic review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2022
Background: Geographic information science (GIS) has established itself as a distinct domain and incredibly useful whenever the research is related to geography, space, and other spatio-temporal dimensions.
Md. Mahbub Hossain, Md. Shaharier Alam, Torit Chakraborty, Rakibul Ahasan   +3 more
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A Public Health Care Information System Using GIS and GPS: A Case Study of Shiggaon [PDF]

, 2007
Health data maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are significant resources for health planning and health services delivery, particularly at the local level.
Ashok Hanjagi, ., Priya Srihari, ., Rayamane, A.S.   +2 more
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Spatial Distribution of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Cases Referred to Health Centers of Three Khorasan Provinces in Iran Using Geographical Information System

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2019
Background: Nowadays, geographic information system (GIS) is one of the most useful epidemiological tools for identifying high-risk areas of cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Mohammad Reza SHIRZADI, Mohammad JAVANBAKHT, Nahid JESRI, Abedin SAGHAFIPOUR   +3 more
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