Mapping and modelling neglected tropical diseases and poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean

The prospects and opportunities for application of risk mapping and modelling of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Latin America are examined with the aim to broaden the interest in geospatial research there. Special reference is made to the potential use of geospatial tools in health planni...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Geospatial health 2012-09, Vol.6 (3), p.S1-S5
Hauptverfasser:	Malone, John B, Bergquist, N Robert
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Caribbean Region - epidemiology Epidemiologic Methods Geographic Mapping Geography Humans Latin America - epidemiology Models, Theoretical Neglected Diseases - epidemiology neglected tropical diseases, geospatial health, mapping, modelling, Latin America, Caribbean Poverty Risk Assessment - methods Tropical diseases Tropical Medicine
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Zusammenfassung:	The prospects and opportunities for application of risk mapping and modelling of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Latin America are examined with the aim to broaden the interest in geospatial research there. Special reference is made to the potential use of geospatial tools in health planning and implementation of national disease control programmes.
ISSN:	1827-1987 1970-7096
DOI:	10.4081/gh.2012.115