Geocoding Health Data
The Use of Geographic Codes in Cancer Prevention and Control, Research and Practice
Published on 19. November 2007
256 pages
978-0-8493-8433-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the past, disease pattern mapping depended on census tracts based on political units, such as states and counties. However, with the advent of geographic information systems (GIS), researchers can now achieve a new level of precision and flexibility in geographic locating. This emerging technology allows the mapping of many different kinds of ge
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Language
English
Place of publication
Baton Rouge
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
GIS researchers and healthcare decision makers.
Illustrations
51 s/w Abbildungen, 30 s/w Tabellen, 25 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
51 b/w images, 30 tables, 25 halftones and 20 equations
File size
13,06 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-8433-2 (9780849384332)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Gerard Rushton | Marc P. Armstrong | Josephine Gittler
Geocoding Health Data
The Use of Geographic Codes in Cancer Prevention and Control, Research and Practice
Book
09/2019
1st Edition
CRC Press
€100.90
Shipment within 15-20 days
Gerard Rushton | Marc P. Armstrong | Josephine Gittler
Geocoding Health Data
The Use of Geographic Codes in Cancer Prevention and Control, Research and Practice
Book
11/2007
1st Edition
CRC Press
€179.51
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Gerard Rushton, Marc P. Armstrong, Josephine Gittler, Barry R. Greene, Claire E. Pavlik, Michele M. West, Dale L. Zimmerman
Content
Introduction. Geocoding Cancer: Methods, Materials, and Technical Issues. The Science and Art of Geocoding: Tips for Handling Non-Geocoded Cases. Use of Individually Geocoded Cancer Incidence in Spatial Epidemiology. Distance Estimation and Spatial Accessibility. Cancer Registries: What are Current Geocoding Practices? Alternative Techniques for Masking Geographic Detail to Protect Privacy. Future Geocoding Practices, Disclosure Limitation. Conclusions.
