Conceptual framework of a geographical information system for environment--public health surveillance in Goa.
Indian J Public Health
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2007 Jan-Mar; 51(1): 64-5
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-109936
ABSTRACT
This paper proposes a conceptual framework for establishing a multidiscipline Geographical Information System for environment public health surveillance in the state of Goa. Sectors networking for the Geographical Information System encompass Directorate of Health Services including peripheral health setup, Public Works Department, State Pollution Control Board, Irrigation Department, Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers, Town and Control Planning Department, Meteorological Department etc. the applications of which would predict potential outbreaks / epidemics of water borne diseases, malaria, diseases linked to pollution and would support disease control activities. In addition to health applications, the data generated would be used by the respective sectors for their other planning and programming needs.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Administração em Saúde Pública
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Humanos
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Vigilância da População
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Sistemas de Informação Geográfica
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Meio Ambiente
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Índia
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Relações Interinstitucionais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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