Introduction to Geographic Information Systems in Public Health (Paperback)

Geographic Information Systems in Public Health introduces the reader to the uses of GIS in the field of public health. This book explains the pitfalls and limitations of GIS in public health, acclimates the user to reading public health data on maps, and explores the relationships between GIS and data quality, as well as epidemiology. In addition, this book discusses management strategies that enhance GIS effectiven ess, provides examples of successful maps that can be replicated, and describes approaches and techniques that are key to effective GIS mapping in public health.