Strengthening the research and application of spatial epidemiology to promote precise prevention and control of parasitic diseases in China / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

ABSTRACT

Spatial epidemiology is a new branch of epidemiology, and is a subject that mainly analyzes the geographical distribution and changes of population health or diseases and its related impact factors. Recently, spatial epidemiology has been extensively applied in the prevention and control of parasitic diseases in China, and delightful results have been achieved. However, the research and application of theories and methods of spatial epidemiology are still needed to protect the people’s health in China.