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- Title
Spatial Distribution Analysis of Scrub Typhus in Korea
- Authors
Jin, Hong Sung; Chu, Chaeshin; Han, Dong Yeob
- Abstract
Abstract: Objective: This study analyzes the spatial distribution of scrub typhus in Korea. Methods: A spatial distribution of Orientia tsutsugamushi occurrence using a geographic information system (GIS) is presented, and analyzed by means of spatial clustering and correlations. Results: The provinces of Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do show a low incidence throughout the year. Some districts have almost identical environmental conditions of scrub typhus incidence. The land use change of districts does not directly affect the incidence rate. Conclusion: GIS analysis shows the spatial characteristics of scrub typhus. This research can be used to construct a spatial-temporal model to understand the epidemic tsutsugamushi.
- Subjects
KOREA; SPATIAL variation; TSUTSUGAMUSHI disease; GEOGRAPHIC information systems; DISEASE incidence; EPIDEMICS
- Publication
Osong Public Health & Research Perspectives, 2013, Vol 4, Issue 1, p4
- ISSN
2210-9099
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.phrp.2012.12.007