Geographic information systems
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Geographic information systems (GIS) provide ideal platforms for the convergence of disease-specific information and their analyses in relation to population settlements, surrounding social and health services and the natural environment.
RELATED SITES
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Geographic Information Systems Work Group (Evidence and Information for Policy (EIP) cluster)
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Public health mapping and GIS
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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): geographic information systems in health
RELATED LINKS
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Maps and spatial information technologies in health and environment decision-making
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