Abstract

GIS Analysis of Hepatitis C in Northeastern Indiana
Track: Public Health
Authors: Teresa Beam

Our group used GIS to better understand where Hepatitis C case reports were increasing in Northeast Indiana. We extracted Hepatitis C infection data from an EHR and mapped infection parameters at the zip code level. Hepatitis C infection is linked to injectable opioid abuse, a problem that's increasing nationwide. Our results provided county public health officials with graphic information to help them advocate for new county-wide needle-exchange programs.