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Use of GIS in Detection of Epidemics
Prof Jitendra ShahGISE Lab ,CSE Deptt, IIT Mumbai
Rahul GawaiMSc, Pune University
Generated using CDC Epi Map 2000 for Windows, a public domain package that can be downloaded from: http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/EI2000.htm)
A Classic Story:Dr. John Snow (1813-1858)
• The relevant 1854 London Streets
• Location of the Deaths from
Cholera
• The position of 13 water pumps
Systematic Application of
Geographical Information
Added Value: Cholera Control
Population based orientation rather than
patient based
Mind is like a parachute.
It doesn’t work unless it’s open
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Dengue Transmission by Month
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Direction of Spread
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Direction of Spread
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How can we achieve this
• Every day, Pathology laboratories will enter information regarding patients using online form developed by us. (dengue, malaria) To be mandated by authorities.
• Every day, health workers can access area wise list of patients and visit their homes to collect additional details (symptoms, latitude/longitude using mobile) Facilitated by mobile with GPS.
• Every day, WebGIS based maps of various diseases will be updated online from data available at that time.
• Day to day deviation in progress of disease in location specific visual reports will help the community and health department to take preventive measures
• Alerts can be created for respective stake holders
Advantages
• Effort and time of health workers for visiting pathology laboratories will be saved.
• Same form can be used by all hospitals and doctors who are not currently reporting cases.
• One form can be used for all communicable diseases.
• Data entry / analysis at health department will be automated.
• Health workers can use their resources for preventive measures.
• The solution is quick, economical and easy to use for all stakeholders.
Technology can help reduction in human suffering…!!
Thank You.