Maps and spatial information technologies (Geographical Information Systems) in health and environment decision-making
freetag:
health
partners:
Natural Resources
Information and Communication Products
Global-Multiregion
UNEP
WHO
health
Information and Communication Products
Global-Multiregion
UNEP
WHO
health
Published By:
The Health and Environment Linkages Initiative (HELI), WHO, UNEPThe advantages of displaying information in a spatial format are largely related to the visual impact and thus effective communication of the issues. Maps can be extremely powerful communication tools – especially if they are colourful or creative – showing linkages between two or more variables, indicating areas of concern, showing the extent of a problem, and comparing information from different time periods.
