Abstract
 Public Health Services Assessments Using ArcView and MATLAB Track: Health and Human Services Author(s): Craig Newborn We present a process which integrates a relational database with the mathematical capabilities of Mathworks® Matlab and the GIS analysis capabilities of Esri® ArcView. The process takes the data stored in the database and allows an analyst to perform statistical and GIS analysis using two state of the art software programs. We present examples of the data and analysis related to global demographic health analysis, public health assessment, and services funding for HIV/AIDS. We use public health data and sociological measures to categorize health care systems and services. We also discuss how the selection of indicators affects clustering and demonstrate the difference between geographical clustering and clustering based on statistical analysis. This process shows how thematic mapping coupled with statistics provides unique insight into public health services assessments. Craig Newborn Dynetics, Inc. Systems Engineering & Modeling 1000 Explorer Blvd. Huntsville , AL 35613 US Phone: 256-964-4763 E-mail: craig.newborn@dynetics.com |
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