title: Open source Scalable Vector Graphics components for enabling GIS in web-based public health surveillance systems.
abstract: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are useful for visual analysis and sharing of spatial data. Open standards like Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) provide viable alternatives to overcome traditional GIS limitations in resource-constrained settings (low-bandwidth, cost and manpower barriers). This project describes the design and implementation of reusable SVG components for managing geographic information for web-based public health surveillance systems.
authors.affiliation: Public Health informatics Fellowship Program, Career Development Division, OWCD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.
authors.forename: Raoul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kamadjeu
authors.forename: Herman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tolentino
mesh_terms: D003196:Computer Graphics; D040362:Geographic Information Systems; D020407:Internet; D011159:Population Surveillance; D040442:Public Health Informatics