Disease Mapping and Spatial Epidemiology
Mapping the spread of diseases and the geographic factors that influence health outcomes.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the 'Blue Zone' phenomenon illustrates the link between place and longevity.
- Explain how the geography of COVID-19 followed existing global trade networks.
- Design a map to track the spread of a hypothetical disease and identify vulnerable populations.
Common Core State Standards
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