Cartographies of Disease: Maps, Mapping, and Medicine takes a look at how cartography and GIS have been used to map and combat devastating diseases such as cholera, yellow fever, and Ebola.
public health
GIS Industry
Using an Interactive Web and Desktop Based Spatial Technology to Monitor Performance of Public Health Outcome in Developing Countries
FGIS (FHI Geographical Information System) is browser-based interactive data visualization and mapping application that runs on the FHI360 Nigeria intranet, an online resource that serves as a common framework for sharing geographic resources about FHI360 programs in Nigeria.
Spatial Analysis
Preparing for Urban Pandemics Using GIS and Resilient IT Systems
Geospatial modeling has found that if 30% of the population voluntarily isolated themselves for 8-10 weeks, the total people infected would drop by almost half.
GIS Industry
Where Have You Been? Using GIS to Analyze Residential History and Health Care
Troy Lambert takes a look at how the power of GIS can be leveraged to greatly influence healthcare as we know it.
GIS Learning
Updated GIS and Health Tutorial Book
Esri has released the fifth edition of GIS Tutorial for Health. The latest edition has been updated to be compatible with ArcGIS 10.2 for Desktop. The tutorial helps health professionals and students learn how to analyze data and solve problems using geographic information system (GIS) technology. GIS Tutorial for Health also has extended introductions […]
GIS Data, Spatial Analysis
Overview of Public Health and GIS
This article provides an overview of the use of GIS as in public health. It includes a short history of its development as a tool in the field, explains how GIS is used, different data sources and how the privacy of sensitive health information is maintained. Examples of current research using GIS within the public health field are also provided.
GIS Learning
Public Health and GIS
Leads on articles, research and tools for the application of GIS to public health issues. Find out why health organizations find GIS to be an invaluable tool. ESRI Health GIS Conference Annual conference looking at the use of GIS in public health. Conference page also provides access to ESRI’s Health […]