Ref ID:	31770
Ref Type:	Journal Article
Authors:	Ricketts, Thomas C.
Title:	Geographic information systems and public health
Date:	2003
Source:	Annual Review of Public Health
Abstract:	Geographic information systems (GIS) and analyses based on GIS have become widespread and well accepted. GIS is not the complete solution to understanding the distribution of disease and the problems of public health but is an important way in which to better illuminate how humans interact with their environment to create or deter health.
Date Created:	10/19/2003
Volume:	24
Page Start:	1
Page End:	6