Geographic information systems and public health : eliminating perinatal disparity /

"This book provides an overview of why geography is important in the investigation of health, the importance of the main components of a GIS, how important neighborhood context is when using a GIS, and the general differences found between urban and rural health environments"--Provided by...

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Other Authors: Curtis, Andrew, 1967- (επιμελητής.), Leitner, Michael, 1965- (επιμελητής.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hershey : IRM Press, c2006.
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Summary:"This book provides an overview of why geography is important in the investigation of health, the importance of the main components of a GIS, how important neighborhood context is when using a GIS, and the general differences found between urban and rural health environments"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xxi, 317 σ. : εικ., χάρτες ; 24 εκ.
Bibliography:Περιλαμβάνει βιβλιογραφίες και ευρετήριο.
ISBN:1591406099