The Geography of Disease
Exploring the spatial patterns of disease transmission, health disparities, and public health interventions.
Key Questions
- Analyze the geographic factors that influence the spread of infectious diseases.
- Explain how geographic information systems (GIS) are used in epidemiology.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions in controlling disease outbreaks.
Common Core State Standards
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