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

- Geographic Information Systems Work Group (Evidence and Information for Policy (EIP) cluster)
- Public health mapping and GIS
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): geographic information systems in health

RELATED LINKS

- Maps and spatial information technologies in health and environment decision-making

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