Influence of the Choice of Disease Mapping Method on Population Characteristics in Areas of High Disease Burdens
Description:
Disease maps are powerful tools for depicting spatial variations in disease risk and its underlying drivers. However, producing effective disease maps requires careful consideration of the statistical and spatial properties of the disease data. In fact, the choice of mapping method influences the resulting spatial pattern of the disease, as well as the understanding of its underlying population characteristics. New developments in mapping methods and software in addition to continuing improvem…
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Date:
December 2015
Creator:
Desai, Khyati Sanket
Partner:
UNT Libraries