Emerging Infectious Diseases
1995
Training on Geographic Information Systems for Public Health
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Author Information
Author(s): Allen W. Hightower, Robert E. Klein, Martin S. Favero
Primary Institution: National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
The training enabled participants from various countries to effectively use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for public health projects.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants learned to create customized maps and perform geographic analyses.
- Training included workshops on remote sensing and advanced digitizing techniques.
- Each institution received critical hardware and software to continue their projects.
Takeaway
This study taught people from different countries how to use maps and data to help with health projects.
Methodology
Participants received training on GIS principles, data manipulation, and GPS usage over two weeks.
Participant Demographics
Participants included teams from Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Brazil.
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