A manufacture method of schistosomiasis epidemic maps based on Google Earth / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To make various schistosomiasis epidemic maps based on Google Earth. Methods The various ele-ments for schistosomiasis epidemic maps were marked in the Google Earth platform by adding the place mark,path,polygon, overlay and so on. Results Various schistosomiasis epidemic maps were produced and saved,such as the schistosomiasis epi-demic area map of the city,the map of Oncomelania hupensis snail distribution in the town,and the schematic map of snail envi-ronments. Conclusion The schistosomiasis epidemic maps based on Google Earth are clear and visual. The production process is very simple and easy to learn. It is suitable for the use in the grass-root schistosomiasis control stations.