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  • Spatial epidemiology
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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  • Multi-day GPS data collection is growing in research applications.
  • Spatial epidemiology increasingly utilizes granular location data.

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  • To present novel mapping techniques for visualizing multi-day GPS data.
  • To explore the utility of different map presentations for spatial epidemiology.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multi-day GPS tracking data from 120 participants in the NYC Low-Income Housing, Neighborhoods and Health Study.
  • Employed QStarz BT-Q1000XT GPS devices for approximately one week per participant.
  • Developed and presented various map visualizations of GPS data.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated methods for visualizing overall multi-day GPS data.
  • Showcased distinct mapping approaches for weekday versus weekend activity.
  • Illustrated day-of-the-week specific GPS data visualizations.

Conclusions:

  • Mapping multi-day GPS data offers valuable insights for spatial epidemiology.
  • Different visualization strategies can highlight diverse aspects of participant mobility patterns.
  • These methods can enhance understanding of environment-health relationships.