Introduction to geographic information systems in public health / Alan L. Melnick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Melnick, Alan L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public health--Data processing.

Public health.

Geographic information systems.

Topography, Medical.

Public Health.

Medical Subjects:

Topography, Medical.

Public Health.

Physical Description:

xvii, 300 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Gaithersburg, Md. : Aspen Publishers, 2002.

Summary:

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

Contents:

Introduction

GIS data acquisition and storage

GIS data transformation: making maps

Public health GIS applications: environmental health

Public health GIS applications: communicable-disease prevention and control

Public health GIS applications: injuries

Public health GIS applications: chronic disease prevention

Public health GIS applications: community health assessment and planning

Limitations of GIS: lessons learned and challenges

Getting started with GIS: hardware, operating systems, and software

The future of GIS and the role of public health officials.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-296) and index.

ISBN:

083421878X

OCLC:

48619298