Use of GIS in epidemiology: A case study in Istanbul

Ulugtekin, Nesibe; ALKOY, Seval; SEKER, Dursun; GOKSEL, Çiğdem

doi:10.1080/10934520600780636

Use of GIS in epidemiology: A case study in Istanbul

Ulugtekin N. N., ALKOY S., SEKER D. Z., GOKSEL C.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, cilt.41, sa.9, ss.2013-2026, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 9
Basım Tarihi: 2006
Doi Numarası: 10.1080/10934520600780636
Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2013-2026
İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study, the procedure of using GIS for tracking the distribution of measles in a district of Istanbul was performed. The aim of the study is to present the available questionnaire data, which were collected during the measles epidemic, by means of maps. The designed maps show the relation and the distribution of individual cases on time and spatiality. A database is designed according to the questionnaires. Geo-spatial distribution of measles cases was analyzed. The obtained results were discussed and presented.