Tracking the polio virus down the Congo River: a case study on the use of Google Earth™ in public health planning and mapping

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of GIS in public health is growing, a consequence of a rapidly evolving technology and increasing accessibility to a wider audience. Google Earth™ (GE) is becoming an important mapping infrastructure for public health. Howeve...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kamadjeu Raoul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/8/1/4