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Abstract
Using GIS to Describe the Epidemiology of Asthma-Related Mortality and HospitalizationsTrack: Health and Human Services
Author(s): Jeffrey M Johnson, Annie Kao, Louise Gresham
This paper describes the use of GIS in the analysis and geographic variation of severe asthma cases in San Diego County. This descriptive epidemiologic study utilizes mortality and hospitalization data to characterize the population affected by asthma. It also demonstrates how GIS can be used to integrate environmental and social data that may be closely associated with specific asthma health outcomes. These results can aid in assessing the etiology of asthma across a diverse population. In addition, this paper seeks to highlight some important regional or population groups that may benefit from asthma intervention and prevention efforts.
Jeffrey M Johnson
San Diego County
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