Description
Book SynopsisWhile mapped data provide a common ground for discussions between the public, the media, regulatory agencies, and public health researchers, the analysis of spatially referenced data has experienced a growth, thanks in part to the development of geographical information systems (GIS's).
Trade Review"…a fine textbook for a course on spatial statistics…easy to follow and agreeable to read…an excellent introduction and overview…" (
Statistics in Medical Research, August 2006)
"...will be a successful addition to existing literature and foster the application of spatial statistical methods to topics in epidemiology and public health." (Biometrics, December 2005)
"…an interesting and worthwhile read for all practitioners of spatial statistics." (Computers & Geosciences, July 2005)
"…I am pleased to add it to my collection and feel sure that it will be widely read and appreciated." (Journal of the American Statistical Association, June 2005)
Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgments.
1. Introduction.
2. Analyzing Public Health Data.
3. Spatial Data.
4. Visualizing Spatial Data.
5. Analysis of Spatial Point Patterns.
6. Spatial Clusters of Health Events: Point Data for Cases and Controls.
7. Spatial Clustering of Health Events: Regional Count Data.
8. Spatial Exposure Data.
9. Linking Spatial Exposure Data to Health Events.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
