The Goegraphic Information Systems in environmental health
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2003), Conferences
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2003)

The Goegraphic Information Systems in environmental health

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  • José A. Malpica Velasco
José A. Malpica Velasco
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Geographic Information Systems
software for environmental health

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Malpica Velasco, J. A. (2003). The Goegraphic Information Systems in environmental health. Spanish Journal of Environmental Health, 3(2), 97–101. Retrieved from https://ojs.diffundit.com/index.php/rsa/article/view/359
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This paper gives a brief introduction to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its applications to the field of Environmental Health (EH). It starts with a conceptual exposition in order to show the potential of GIS’s as an space temporal analysers, and as an aids to take decisions. Some specific cases are analysed, these cases represent success applications of new technology to EH. A brief survey of the more popular software for GIS, free and commercial, is presented. It is also shown the connexion of this software with statistical software and other kind of specialize software in order to build computer tools for working in EH. Finally, some strategies are given for a deepen involvement of GIS in EH.
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