GIS and Public Health
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منابع مشابه
Public health education and practice using geographic information system technology.
The use of geographic information system (GIS) technology allows public health practitioners to explore disparities in health, analyze disease outbreaks, and prioritize the use of limited resources for improving population health. Nursing students benefit from use of World Wide Web GIS resources as they develop knowledge and skill in assessing population health and planning interventions. This ...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- ISPRS Int. J. Geo-Information
دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014