Mapping populations at risk: improving spatial demographic data for infectious disease modeling and metric derivation

• Main Authors: Tatem Andrew J (Author), Adamo Susana (Author), Bharti Nita (Author), Burgert Clara R (Author), Castro Marcia (Author), Dorelien Audrey (Author), Fink Gunter (Author), Linard Catherine (Author), John Mendelsohn (Author), Montana Livia (Author), Montgomery Mark R (Author), Nelson Andrew (Author), Noor Abdisalan M (Author), Pindolia Deepa (Author), Yetman Greg (Author), Balk Deborah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>The use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in disease surveys and reporting is becoming increasingly routine, enabling a better understanding of spatial epidemiology and the improvement of surveillance and control strat...