A review of GIS applications in public health surveillance

Preye Winston Biu 1, Chinedu Nnamdi Nwasike 2, Olawe Alaba Tula 3, Chinedu Alex Ezeigweneme 4 and Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba 5, *

1 INEC Nigeria.
2 High Auto Maintenance Services, Port Harcourt.
3 NLNG - Bonny Island Rivers State, Nigeria.
4 MTN Nigeria.
5 University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 030–039
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.2684
 
Publication history: 
Received on 22 November 2023; revised on 28 December 2023; accepted on 30 December 2023
 
Abstract: 
This paper comprehensively reviews Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications in public health surveillance. Tracing the historical evolution of GIS in public health, the literature review highlights key concepts, definitions, and frameworks. The role of GIS in disease surveillance is explored, encompassing tracking infectious diseases, monitoring environmental health, emergency response, and surveillance of non-communicable diseases. While GIS proves indispensable in providing a spatial lens for understanding health-related phenomena, challenges such as data quality, privacy concerns, and resource constraints must be addressed. Future directions and innovations, including integrating emerging technologies and improved spatial resolution, promise to propel GIS into a pivotal role in shaping the future of public health surveillance.
 
Keywords: 
Geographic Information Systems; Public Health Surveillance; Disease Tracking; Spatial Analysis; Emerging Technologies; Health Data Integration
 
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Copyright © 2024 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. This article is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0

 

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