[Ecological study on malaria in Bandar Abbas district using geospatial information system [GIS]]

ABSTRACT

Malaria is one of the important communicable diseases in the world and it is recognized as one of the most important disease in south of Iran. This study was conducted to understand the ecology of Malaria in south of Iran, Bandar Abbas, by Geospatial Information System [GIS]. Essential parameters for modeling the local Malaria were obtained from formal centers. Afterward, mapping of the related factors were done. AHP analytical procedure was used for weighting parameters ranking and predicting model. So the endangered area mapping were generated. According to the local data and the results of this study, some predicting models could be used for predicting Malaria. Generated maps showed that endangered area and predicted models are presented for more accurate and effective malaria control programs. Prediction of Malaria and mapping endangered area is possible in south of Iran and Malaria early warning system may be established for the local health care system