There has been a recent surge of interest in remote sensing and its use in ecology and
conservation but this is the first book to focus explicitly on the NDVI (Normalised Difference …

The distribution of diseases caused by vector-borne viruses and parasites are restricted by
the environmental requirements of their vectors, but also by the ambient temperature inside …

Schistosoma japonicum is the main schistosome species in The People's Republic of China,
causing intestinal schistosomiasis, a debilitating disease of public health importance. The …

Background In some tropical countries, such as Brazil, schistosomiasis control programs
have led to a significant reduction in the prevalence and parasite burden of endemic …

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened by human activities, influencing
losses of biodiversity. To efficiently address management practices to conserve and restore …

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) found throughout tropical and
subtropical Africa. In Madagascar, the condition is widespread and endemic in 74% of all …

Schistosomiasis is an important public health problem, with high morbidity and mortality in
endemic countries. We analysed the epidemiological characteristics and time trends of …

Objective To describe patterns of spatial distribution of mortality associated with Chagas'
disease in Brazil. Methods Nationwide study of all deaths in Brazil from 1999 to 2007, where …

Background Schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in China. The major
endemic areas are located in the lake and marshland regions of southern China, particularly …

This paper examines recent developments in migration studies. It reviews literature related
to the potential role of internal population movement in the occurrence of schistosomiasis in …