Soil, geography and human disease : a critical review of the importance of medical cartography

Auteur :
ABRAHAMS, P.W.

Description :
Since the 19th century, medical cartography has served as an epidemiological tool for investigating the links between soils and human well being. Using examples, particularly the problems of soil-transmitted helminth infections, and iodine and selenium deficiency diseases, this paper shows how maps have been used to identify problem areas, stimulate the development of aetiological hypotheses, help in the planning and management of public health problems and assess the impact of any beneficial ranges.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 2006, vol. 30, n°. 4, p. 490-512, nombre de pages : 23, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 87 ref.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications