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Computer software program to plot locations of death.
1Office of the Medical Examiner, Fulton County Georgia, Atlanta 30303.
The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|December 1, 1987
Summary
This study introduces a BASIC computer program designed to map and analyze various death occurrences geographically. The software offers capabilities, requirements, and potential applications for spatial mortality analysis.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Epidemiology
- Geographic Information Systems
Background:
- Geographic mapping is crucial for understanding disease and mortality patterns.
- Developing accessible software tools can aid in public health research and analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a BASIC computer software program for plotting death occurrences on a grid map.
- To discuss the program's capabilities, system requirements, and potential applications.
Main Methods:
- Development of a BASIC computer program.
- Implementation of a grid map plotting function for mortality data.
- Analysis of software capabilities and requirements.
Main Results:
- A functional software program capable of visualizing death occurrences on a grid map has been developed.
- The program's specific features, hardware/software needs, and potential uses are detailed.
Conclusions:
- The described software provides a tool for spatial analysis of mortality data.
- Potential applications include public health surveillance, epidemiological research, and resource allocation.