The use of geographic information system as a tool for schistosomiasis surveillance in the province of Davao del Norte, the Philippines

The use of geographic information system as a tool for schistosomiasis surveillance in the province of Davao del Norte, the Philippines

Schistosomiasis (SCH) in The Philippines is caused by Schistosoma japonicum and remains endemic in 28 provinces in 12 regions. Effective SCH control requires describing areas at risk where control efforts may be focused. This study aims at demonstrating the utility of geographical information system...

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Main Authors: Vicente Y. Belizario, John Paul Caesar R. delos Trinos, Berne Silawan, Chiqui M. De Veyra, Agapito Hornido, Hansel Amoguis, Dominic Basalo, Cherry Dema-ala, Irenn Mantilla, Rosele Layan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-11-01
Series:Geospatial Health
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
Davao del Norte
The Philippines
Spatial information technologies
Geographic information systems
Online Access:http://geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/540

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http://geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/540

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