title: Use of spatial analysis to support environmental health research and practice.
abstract: Recent advances in spatial statistics and geographic information systems provide innovative platforms for diagnosing environmental health problems and for developing interventions. This article discusses when and where spatial techniques can most effectively be deployed to address environmental health issues, especially as they relate to environmental justice concerns.
authors: Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, 450 Research Dr, LSRC A134, Box 90328, Durham, NC 27708, USA. mmiranda@duke.edu
authors: Marie Lynn
authors: ML
authors: Miranda
authors: Sharon E
authors: SE
authors: Edwards
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004782:Environmental Health; D040362:Geographic Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D009657:North Carolina; D012106:Research