Geospatial Health Data

Geospatial Health Data by Paula Moraga is an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of health and geography. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2019, this hardback edition spans 274 pages and provides a comprehensive guide on modeling disease risk and quantifying risk factors using areal and geostatistical data.

In this insightful book, Moraga illustrates how to create interactive maps that visualize disease risk and associated factors, making complex data more accessible. Additionally, readers will learn to build interactive dashboards and Shiny web applications, enhancing the communication of critical insights to collaborators and policymakers. This book is a must-have for professionals in medical geography, information visualization, and programming, offering practical tools to improve public health outcomes through informed decision-making.