Use of remote sensing and a geographical information system in a national helminth control programme in Chad

• Main Authors: Brooker Simon (Author), Beasley Michael (Author), Ndinaromtan Montanan (Author), Madjiouroum Ester Mobele (Author), Baboguel Marie (Author), Djenguinabe Elie (Author), Hay Simon I. (Author), Bundy Don A.P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To design and implement a rapid and valid epidemiological assessment of helminths among schoolchildren in Chad using ecological zones defined by remote sensing satellite sensor data and to investigate the environmental limits of helminth distribution. METHODS: Remote sensing proxy environ...