Impact of geographical information system on public health sciences

Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal

卷:1

关键词: Disease mapping;    geographic information system;    medical geography;    medical informatics;    public health;   

DOI  :  10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_34_17

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In this brief review, the geographic information systems (GISs) and its beneficial influence in the field of health were discussed and highlighted. Basically, GIS is a computerized system that can significantly add to assess and monitor the effects of environmental factors (namely, population, air pollution, location, climatic changes) on public health problems. The main benefits of GIS in health services are mapping and/or visualizing of disease distribution, which will ultimately improves our understanding of disease diversities and their spatial patterns. Therefore, GIS technology is capable of providing the intra- and inter-logical connection between health, social services, and natural environment.

【 授权许可】

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