What are Common Applications of Heatmaps in Epidemiology?
Heatmaps are used in a wide range of epidemiological applications: 1. Disease Surveillance: Monitoring the spread of infectious diseases like influenza, COVID-19, or malaria. 2. Chronic Disease Mapping: Visualizing the prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease. 3. Risk Factor Analysis: Identifying areas with high levels of risk factors like smoking or obesity. 4. Resource Allocation: Determining where to allocate medical resources, such as vaccines or healthcare facilities.
