Geographic Information Systems and Health: An Educational Resource.

Albert, Don P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ504149

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Geographic Information Systems and Health: An Educational Resource.

Albert, Don P.; And Others

Journal of Geography, v94 n2 p350-56 Mar-Apr 1995

Maintains that the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze spatial dimensions of health care and disease ecology is becoming a realistic prospect for investigators in the social sciences. Contends that enough information is available to provide instructors with materials for classroom units. (CFR)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disease Control, Educational Planning, Educational Strategies, Epidemiology, Geography, Geography Instruction, Health Needs, Higher Education, Social Science Research

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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