Abstract
Web-based GIS is increasingly used in health applications. It has the potential to provide critical information in a timely manner, support health care policy development, and educate decision makers and the general public. This paper describes the trends and recent development of health applications using a Web-based GIS. Recent progress on the database storage and geospatial Web Services has advanced the use of Web-based GIS for health applications, with various proprietary software, open source software, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) available. Current challenges in applying Web-based GIS for health, such as data heterogeneity, data privacy and confidentiality, powerful processing abilities, and appropriate data representation to users are also discussed. The continuous development of Web-based GIS for health applications will further enhance disease surveillance, health care planning, and public health participation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advances in Web-based GIS, Mapping Services and Applications : Collaboration and decision making |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Publication date | 2011 |
| Pages | 311-324 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415804837 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Series | ISPRS Book Series |
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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