Geohealth
Where is geospatial health now - and where is it going?
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ITC
GeohealthWhere is geospatial health now - and where is it going?
In November 2023, the ITC Faculty at the University of Twente hosted the 16th symposium of the global network of public health and earth scientists dedicated to the development of geospatial health (GnosisGIS).
Geospatial health is an interdisciplinary field that integrates geographic information and spatial analysis with health research to study …Adapted by Ottevanger, M. 5 min
GeohealthThe role of water- and health-related local community knowledge and perceptions in decision-making
The role of water- and health-related local community knowledge and perceptions in decision-making
Health-related knowledge and perceptions are important determinants of health behaviours and behaviour change. What someone knows, thinks or feels will motivate or hinder their intention or hesitancy to implement a certain behaviour, i.e. the applica…
Anthonj, C. 7 min
- Geohealth
Why schools should have WASH – and teach it too
The COVID-19 pandemic confirmed how crucial access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services is for controlling infec…
Ottevanger, M. 6 min
- Disaster Risk
What is the social and mental health impact of flooding on older adults?
What is the social and mental health impact of flooding on older adults?
Humans are living longer and longer. In 2020, the number of people aged 60 and above exceeded the number of children under five. The large number of older adults will bring new challenges to the health system.
Our climate is changing, making the frequency and intensity of ext…Song, C. 4 min
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Geohealth
Opportunities and Challenges in using machine learning to model pollen data
There are many types of pollen models simulating pollen emission and/or atmospheric transport of pollen to predict the amount of pollen at a given time at a given location. As pollen can be transported over larger areas, large-scale models that capture both local and transported pollen need to be developed. This requires large datasets. We need to…
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