title: A methodology for determining high risk components in urban environments.
abstract: A method of data collection and analysis is proposed for identifying environmental indicators significant to community health. The methods were applied to a study of child mortality in the city of Cali, Colombia. Pridit analysis (principal component analysis of ridits) is described. The methods have potential usefulness for monitoring and health care planning.
mesh_terms: D003105:Colombia; D006262:Health; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007226:Infant Mortality; D011336:Probability; D012306:Risk; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014504:Urban Health