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A geographic information system to study trauma epidemiology in India.
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ABSTRACT: Background
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) describe the topography and chronology of events in a defined vector space. GIS may also be used for an integrated analysis of environmental and road-related risk factors for traffic accidents.Methods
In a retrospective study, various features of 165 road crashes were linked to a GIS-generated digital map of an area close to a national highway in India. By overlay tools, clusters of accidents were identified, and color-coded according to accident mechanisms and injury patterns.Results
Spatial analysis revealed a cluster with a high incidence of motorbike injuries resulting in fractures. Examination of the spot demonstrated the risky combination of a speed breaker and a broken traffic light. After fixing the light, no further accidents occurred at the site.Conclusion
GIS is a promising technology for geo-referencing accident data, and may be a valuable tool to identify areas of priority for injury prevention in India.
SUBMITTER: Bagaria V
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2241765 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Publications
A geographic information system to study trauma epidemiology in India.
Journal of trauma management & outcomes 20071126 1
<h4>Background</h4>Geographic Information Systems (GIS) describe the topography and chronology of events in a defined vector space. GIS may also be used for an integrated analysis of environmental and road-related risk factors for traffic accidents.<h4>Methods</h4>In a retrospective study, various features of 165 road crashes were linked to a GIS-generated digital map of an area close to a national highway in India. By overlay tools, clusters of accidents were identified, and color-coded accordi ...[more]
