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The construction of geographic information system based on health, medical and welfare information

Research Project

Project/Area Number 13670378
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Public health/Health science
Research InstitutionSaitama Prefectural University

Principal Investigator

MIURA Yoshihiko  Saitama Prefectural University, Department of Nursing School of Health and social services, proffeser, 保健医療福祉学部, 教授 (10143421)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) HOSODA Yasuko  Saitama Prefectural University, 助手 (00259194)
WATANABE Yumi  Saitama Prefectural University, 健康福祉学部, 助教授 (80220937)
NOBUHARA Hiroaki  Saitama Prefectural University, 健康福祉学部, 助教授 (80218346)
NEYOSHI Chieko  Saitama Prefectural University, 助手 (50363784)
Project Period (FY) 2001 – 2003
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2003)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000)
Fiscal Year 2003: ¥1,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000)
Fiscal Year 2002: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
KeywordsGeographical Information Systems / GIS / Epidemiology
Research Abstract

This research aimed to epidemiologically analyze the data pertaining to health and social care then construct the geographic information system (GIS) based on the data from the municipalities. The objective was to support the planning and evaluation of municipal projects in the field of health and social services.
(1)Collecting data related to health and social services in the municipalities of Saitama
The database for each municipality was constructed with the data of demographics, medical institutions, health care projects for elderly people, and medical costs which had been extracted from the existing data.
(2)Confirming the locations of public offices and health and social care facilities
The locations of public offices and health and social care facilities were checked, and the address matching on the map was implemented.
(3)Constructing the GIS
After a number of GIS software programs were examined, "MapInfo Professional" was identified as the most appropriate one to best serve the purpose. The software integrates with the statistical analysis software program, SAS, by utilizing the linking function with DBMS. As a result, the constructed geographic information system can support the epidemiological statistical analysis as well as mapping of data and general spatial analysis.
(4)Using the GIS
The ways to use the GIS were provided, and its significance was presented.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2003 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2002 Annual Research Report
  • 2001 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (3 results)

All Other

All Publications (3 results)

  • [Publications] 渡辺由美, 三浦宜彦, 藤田利治, 簑輪眞澄: "肝がん死亡の地理的分布と年次推移"厚生の指標. 49・6. 1-7 (2002)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Yumi Watanabe, Yoshihiko Miura, Toshiharu Fujita, Masumi Minowa: "Geographical distribution and trends in death rates for liver cancer"Journal of Health and Welfare Statistics. 49(6). 1-7 (2002)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 渡辺由美, 三浦宜彦, 藤田利治, 簑輪眞澄: "肝がん死亡の地理的分布と年次推移"厚生の指標. 49・6. 1-7 (2002)

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2001-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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