What are the Applications of Geographical Epidemiology?
Geographical epidemiology has numerous applications, including:
- Disease Surveillance and Control: Monitoring the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 to implement timely interventions. - Environmental Health: Studying the impact of environmental factors like air pollution on health outcomes. - Healthcare Accessibility: Assessing the availability and accessibility of healthcare services in different regions to address disparities. - Chronic Disease Management: Understanding the geographical distribution of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease to develop targeted prevention programs.
