Vol. 6 No. 2 (2012)

19 articles Published 2 May 2012

Original Articles

16 articles

A temperature-limited assessment of the risk of Rift Valley fever transmission and establishment in the continental United States of America

Sarah K. Konrad, Scott N. Miller

Pages 161-170

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.134
- 1,964 abstract views
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Assessing the risk for dengue fever based on socioeconomic and environmental variables in a geographical information system environment

Hassan M. Khormi, Lalit Kumar

Pages 171-176

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.135
- 3,823 abstract views
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Localization of kala-azar in the endemic region of Bihar, India based on land use/land cover assessment at different scales

Gouri S. Bhunia, Shreekant Kesari, Nandini Chatterjee, Vijay Kumar, Pradeep Das

Pages 177-193

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.136
- 1,862 abstract views
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A real-time platform for monitoring schistosomiasis transmission supported by Google Earth and a web-based geographical information system

Kun Yang, Le-Ping Sun, Yi-Xin Huang, Guo-Jing Yang, Feng Wu, De-Rong Hang, Wei Li, Jian-Feng Zhang, Yong-Sheng Liang, Xiao-Nong Zhou

Pages 195-203

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.137
- 3,440 abstract views
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Spatial comparison of areas at risk for schistosomiasis in the hilly and mountainous regions in the People's Republic of China: evaluation of the long-term effect of the 10-year World Bank Loan Project

Zhi-Jie Zhang, Rong Zhu, N. Robert Bergquist, Dong-Mei Chen, Yue Chen, Li-Juan Zhang, Jia-Gang Guo, Fei Zhao, Qing-Wu Jiang

Pages 205-214

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.138
- 1,931 abstract views
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Successful outcome of an integrated strategy for the reduction of schistosomiasis transmission in an endemically complex area

Shi-Zhu Li, Ying-Jun Qian, Kun Yang, Qiang Wang, Hua-Ming Zhang, Jun Liu, Mu-Hua Chen, Xi-Bao Huang, Yin-Long Xu, Robert Bergquist, Xiao-Nong Zhou

Pages 215-220

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.139
- 3,117 abstract views
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Divergent spatial patterns in the prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis in South African pregnant women

Samuel O.M. Manda, Carl J. Lombard, Thabang Mosala

Pages 221-231

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.140
- 2,031 abstract views
- 1,506 PDF
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Longevity pattern in the Italian region of Emilia Romagna: a dynamic perspective

Giulia Roli, Alessandra Samoggia, Rossella Miglio, Rosella Rettaroli

Pages 233-245

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.141
- 1,807 abstract views
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Application of Bayesian geostatistical modeling for the assessment of risk for child mortality during the 2008 earthquake in Wenchuan, People's Republic of China

Yi Hu, Jin-Feng Wang, Xiao-Hong Li, Dan Ren, Dez-Hi Mu, Yan-Ping Wang, Chun-Mei Wen, Jun Zhu, Juan Liang

Pages 247-255

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.142
- 1,800 abstract views
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Spatial distribution and autocorrelation of infant mortality for three cities in ParanÃ¡ state, Brazil

Rosana Rosseto de Oliveira, Josane Rosenilda da Costa, Thais Aidar de Freitas Mathias

Pages 257-262

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.143
- 1,496 abstract views
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Combining global positioning system and accelerometer data to determine the locations of physical activity in children

Nicolas M. Oreskovic, Jeff Blossom, Alison E. Field, Sylvia R. Chiang, Jonathan P. Winickoff, Ronald E. Kleinman

Pages 263-272

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.144
- 4,510 abstract views
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A multi-stage approach to maximizing geocoding success in a large population-based cohort study through automated and interactive processes

Jennifer S. Sonderman, Michael T. Mumma, Sarah S. Cohen, Elizabeth L. Cope, William J. Blot, Lisa B. Signorello

Pages 273-284

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.145
- 2,520 abstract views
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Cystic echinococcosis in slaughtered cattle in Sardinia: a retrospective epidemiological study and spatial analysis

Diego Brundu, Daniela Aloi, Sandro Rolesu, Toni Piseddu, Giovanna Masala

Pages 285-291

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.146
- 1,781 abstract views
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The Health Resources Allocation Model (HRAM) for the 21st century

Nicolas Maire, Michael Hegnauer, Dana Nguyen, Lucas Godelmann, Bernadette Peterhans, Axel Hoffmann, Don de Savigny, Marcel Tanner

Pages 295-298

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.147
- 2,641 abstract views
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Health impact assessment of industrial development projects: a spatio-temporal visualization

Mirko S. Winkler, Gary R. Krieger, Mark J. Divall, Burton H. Singer, Jürg Utzinger

Pages 299-301

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.148
- 3,565 abstract views
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Enhancing impact: visualization of an integrated impact assessment strategy

Gary R. Krieger, Michel A. Bouchard, Isabel Marques de Sa, Isabelle Paris, Zachary Balge, Dane Williams, Burton H. Singer, Mirko S. Winkler, Jürg Utzinger

Pages 303-306

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.149
- 2,213 abstract views
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Editorials

1 article

Visual approaches for strengthening research, science communication and public health impact

Robert Bergquist, Marcel Tanner

Pages 155-156

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.131
- 2,057 abstract views
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Letters to the Editor

2 articles

Geocoding-protected health information using online services may compromise patient privacy - Comments on Evaluation of the positional difference between two common geocoding methods by Duncan et al.

Sunny Mak

Pages 157

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.132
- 1,462 abstract views
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Response to Geocoding-protected health information using online services may compromise patient privacy - Comments on Evaluation of the positional difference between two common geocoding methods by Duncan et al.

Dustin T. Duncan, Marcia C. Castro, Jeffrey C. Blossom

Pages 158-159

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2012.133
- 1,182 abstract views
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