Use of a Geographic Information System in an Epidemiological Study of Measles in Istanbul
| Autor: | Necla Ulugtekin, S. Alkoy, Dursun Zafer Seker |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Geographic information system Turkey Distribution (economics) 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology Biochemistry Measles Disease Outbreaks 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Environmental health Epidemiology medicine Humans Population growth Geography business.industry Biochemistry (medical) Outbreak Cell Biology General Medicine medicine.disease Vaccination Thematic map 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Geographic Information Systems business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of International Medical Research. 35:150-154 |
| ISSN: | 1473-2300 0300-0605 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/147323000703500117 |
| Popis: | A geographic information system was used in an epidemiological study of measles in Istanbul, Turkey. The aim was to obtain more reliable results and to increase the facilities for spatial monitoring in epidemiological studies. The Gaziosmanpasa district of Istanbul was selected as it experiences the highest level of migration, and currently has the highest population growth rate of the city's districts. The epidemic distribution of measles was investigated on the basis of examination of 320 children. The number, geographical distribution, complications and time of measles outbreaks were analysed and represented in thematic maps (a small selection is shown in this paper). The results were evaluated and, in view of these results, new vaccination plans were arranged. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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