Books
GIS and Public Health, Second Edition by ISBN: 1609187512Publication Date: 2011-10-13Basic GIS concepts and tools are explained, including ways to access and manage spatial databases. The book presents state-of-the-art methods for mapping and analyzing data on population, health events, risk factors, and health services, and for incorporating geographical knowledge into planning and policy.
Resources
Center for Disease Control - GIS Data
- Includes tips on creating health maps, health and disease data, maps, links to other credible sources, etc.
The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care
- "For more than 20 years, the Dartmouth Atlas Project has documented glaring variations in how medical resources are distributed and used in the United States. The project uses Medicare data to provide information and analysis about national, regional, and local markets, as well as hospitals and their affiliated physicians."
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Data
- Includes data and reports on mental health in the United States
