What Tools and Methods are Used in Geographical Epidemiology?
Several tools and methods are utilized to study the geographical aspects of epidemiology:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS): GIS is a computer system that captures, stores, analyzes, and displays spatial data. It is instrumental in mapping disease outbreaks and identifying hotspots. - Spatial Analysis: This involves statistical techniques that consider the spatial arrangement of data points. Spatial analysis helps in understanding the patterns and clusters of diseases. - Remote Sensing: The use of satellite imagery to monitor environmental factors such as vegetation, water bodies, and urbanization, which can influence disease spread.
