Leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, has long been a subject of extensive research, particularly when it comes to identifying potential environmental and geographical factors that may contribute to its incidence. One of the intriguing...
In public health, visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting the spatial distribution of diseases is critical for effective disease prevention, control, and resource allocation. Data mapping provides valuable insights into the spatial patterns of diseases, such as...
It sure was hot last year, wasn’t it? Indeed, it was the hottest year globally since temperature records started being recorded. Notice the light grey lines in the figure below. These are annual heat signatures for preceding decades. We’re clearly experiencing...
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in public health is becoming increasingly important as we seek to better understand and address the complex challenges facing our communities. In 2024, we can expect to see even more innovative applications of GIS in the...
Recently the National Cancer Institute released its National Cancer Plan which provides a comprehensive framework to develop cancer control strategies, share knowledge, and accelerate progress. The overall objective is to end cancer as we know it; a target that has...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic of discussion with the recent release and growing popularity of ChatGPT. One of the areas where AI is making a significant impact is in public health. The integration of geographic information systems (GIS) and AI...
Combining two sciences – geography and statistics – geostatistics is a field of statistics that deals with analyzing and modeling data distributed in space or time. This discipline originated from the prestigious Paris School of Mines in the 1960s’ where engineers and...