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Abstract
Spatial Analysis of Firearm Deaths from 1988-1999
Track: Health and Human Services
Author(s): Edward Castillo, Alan Smith, Leslie Upledger Ray
The significance of charting the geographical distribution of firearm deaths has been underutilized. This study examines the geographic distribution of homicides and suicides associated with firearms in San Diego County, California. ArcView GIS and spatial analytic methods, including K-Function, Weighted K-Function, and Local Gi Statistic, were used with county medical examiner and census data to describe the geographic patterns of firearm deaths. The findings of this study will be important for prevention planning efforts in addition to supporting the need ongoing county geographical surveillance of firearm deaths.
Edward Castillo
Emergency Medical Services
County of San Diego
6255 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego , CA 92120
USA
Phone: (619) 285-6429
Fax: (619) 285-6531
E-mail: ecast2he@co.san-diego.ca.us
Alan Smith
Emergency Medical Services
County of San Diego
6255 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego 92120
USA
Phone: (619) 285-6429
Fax: (619) 285-6531
E-mail: asmit1he@co.san-diego.ca.us
Leslie Upledger Ray
Emergency Medical Services
County of San Diego
6255 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego 92120
USA
Phone: (619) 285-6429
Fax: (619) 285-6531
E-mail: lrayxxhe@co.san-diego.ca.us