Competency information

Details

Identify a health data set that has suitable geographical data.

Considerations

  • The concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the application of GIS to public health.
  • How to identify the advantages and disadvantages of GIS and steps to be taken to quality assure the use of GIS in Epidemiology.
  • Consideration of disclosure risk.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 6 Outcome Present health data using a Geographic Information System (GIS) and assess how the findings might be used to inform local or national public health action.