GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

How Old Age Weakness Spreads in Chile's Cities

Chile is getting older. This means more people are living longer. With age comes weakness. This is a big problem. Weakness makes older people more likely to get sick or hurt. It is important to understand why this happens. This can help keep older people healthy and safe. One way to do this i

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Mosquito Hotspots in Kuala Lumpur

The battle against dengue fever in Kuala Lumpur is far from over. The city's fight against this disease is heavily reliant on understanding where and how mosquitoes breed. This is where Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis come into play. These tools have been used to map out an

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

The Snail Trail: Mapping Disease Risk in Japan

To grasp the present situation, it is important to understand the past. In the heart of Japan, the Obitsu River basin in Chiba Prefecture, a silent battle is being waged. It is a fight against a sneaky enemy: Schistosoma japonicum, a parasite that causes human schistosomiasis. This di

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