Malaria Logistics Map and other Health GIS News
Hokey Min of the College of Business Administration, at Bowling Green State University, explored Africa's maralia problem via logistics. The paper appeared in the International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management.
Min has developed a comprehensive supply chain map that reveals the labyrinths of African logistics infrastructure, distribution channels, government regulations and business customs. This map could help improve access to anti-malarial drugs as well as avoiding disruption to the drug supply chain.
The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, an advocacy group for health care reform, has launched a new website with an interactive map to help the uninsured find care around the state.
Sadly, the news story had a bad link to the organization and no link to the map itself.
A study in Toronto determined where you live has an impact on your likelihood of having a heart attack. Despite looking at many different potential impacts, the conclusion is clear:
The study concluded those neighbourhoods with highest household incomes and higher levels of education were all associated with lower risk.
- 680 News
