Web-based Public Health GIS Using SVG Technology
Author Information
Author(s): Kamadjeu Raoul, Tolentino Herman
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
Hypothesis
Can Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) technology be effectively used to develop a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) for immunization data in resource-constrained environments?
Conclusion
The system demonstrates the potential of SVG technology to enhance public health GIS in resource-limited settings.
Supporting Evidence
- SVG technology allows for the creation of interactive maps that can be used by non-GIS skilled users.
- The system generates district-level immunization coverage maps and graphs based on user input.
- Using SVG is cost-effective as it is an open standard and does not require proprietary software.
Takeaway
This study shows how SVG technology can help create interactive maps for immunization data, making it easier for people without GIS skills to access important health information.
Methodology
The system was designed using a 3-tier architecture with a client tier (web browser), an application tier built on Apache and PHP, and a database tier running on MySQL.
Limitations
The system was optimized for Internet Explorer and may not fully interact with all web browsers, leading to inconsistent display of SVG graphics.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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