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Bayesian disease mapping: Past, present, and future.

Ying C MacNab¹

¹School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

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|January 25, 2022

Summary

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Bayesian disease mapping has evolved significantly, with advancements in models and Gaussian Markov random fields enhancing spatial statistics. These methods are crucial for analyzing and monitoring communicable diseases like COVID-19.

Keywords:

(Adaptive) Conditional autoregressive models (Multidimensional) Gaussian Markov random fields Bayesian disease mapping Bayesian hierarchical models Empirical Bayes Linear coregionalization

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Area of Science:

Spatial statistics
Epidemiology
Public health

Background:

Bayesian disease mapping is a key tool in spatial statistics.
Its scope and complexity have grown with health science research needs.

Purpose of the Study:

Reflect on the past, present, and future of Bayesian disease mapping.
Highlight key model developments and the evolution of Gaussian Markov random fields.
Illustrate the utility of these methods for analyzing communicable diseases, including COVID-19.

Main Methods:

Review of Bayesian disease mapping models.
Focus on multivariate and adaptive Gaussian Markov random fields.
Application to spatial epidemiology and public health challenges.

Main Results:

Significant advancements in Bayesian disease mapping models.
Demonstrated impact of Gaussian Markov random fields in disease mapping.
Potential utility for analyzing and monitoring infectious disease risks.

Conclusions:

Bayesian disease mapping is a dynamic field within spatial statistics.
Continued evolution of methods supports contemporary health research.
These tools are vital for understanding and managing public health threats like pandemics.