Authoritative and comprehensive, this is the leading text and professional resource on using
geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze and address public health problems. Basic …

Background A fundamental understanding of the spatial distribution and ecology of
mosquito larvae is essential for effective vector control intervention strategies. In this study …

Porous ceramic membranes with high mechanical strength are suitable for oil-water
emulsion separation. Nonetheless, it is difficult to prepare ceramic membranes with a small …

Background Characterizing the breeding site of Anopheles sinensis is of major importance
for the transition from malaria control to elimination in China. However, little information is …

Background Identification of malaria vector breeding sites can enhance control activities.
Although associations between malaria vector breeding sites and topography are well …

This book provides geographic perspectives and approaches for use in assessing the
distribution of environmental health hazards and disease outcomes among disadvantaged …

OBJECTIVE: To highlight the role of habitat evaluation in reducing the potential transmission
risk of malaria. METHODS: This study was conducted from January to June, 2015, in District …

The increasing spread of multi-drug resistant malaria in African highlands has highlighted
the importance of malaria suppression through vector control. Its historical success has …

Wetlands are one of the most biologically productive natural ecosystems on earth (Dixion
and Wood, 2003b; Rolon and Maltchik, 2008). While they occupy about 6% of the world's …

Although many statistical approaches have been developed to quantify and assess spatial
point patterns, the challenge to analyze complicated patterns has yet to be met. Statistics …