Abstract

BackgroundThe purpose of this literature review is to understand geographical information systems (GISs) and how they can be applied to public health informatics, medical informatics and epidemiology.MethodRelevant papers that reflected...

Highlights

  • The purpose of this literature review is to understand geographical information systems (GISs) and how they can be applied to public health informatics, medical informatics and epidemiology

  • This review focused on the use of GIS in epidemiology, medical and public health informatics

  • It is apparent that GIS in health research is increasing.[38]

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Cite this article: Shaw N.T, McGuire S.K. Understanding the use of geographical information systems (GISs) in health informatics research: a review. Understanding the use of geographical information systems (GISs) in health informatics research: a review

Background
Disease surveillance
Risk analysis
Health access and planning
Community health profiling
Benefits of GIS in Health Informatics
Drawbacks of GIS
Examples of GIS in Health Research
Providing Personalized Health Care through GIS
Conclusions
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