The role of GIS for health utilization studies: literature review

Health Services and Outcomes Research Methodology - Tập 9 Số 2 - Trang 84-99 - 2009
Gary Higgs1
1Faculty of Advanced Technology, GIS Research Centre, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Wales, CF37 1DL, UK

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