SMJ articles in the category "geographic information systems"

Original Article

Factors Contributing to Elevated Indoor Radon in the Paso Del Norte Region of the Texas-Mexico Border: Information for Physicians

Background:We collected sample data on radon concentrations concurrently in the air, water, and soil in the northern part of the Texas-Mexico border (both sides) popularly known as Paso Del Norte.Methods:These field data were used to statistically correlate relative contributions of yard soil, tap water, location, and house features to concentrations…

Posted in: geographic information systems 2 Texas-Mexico border 2

Expired CME Article

Surveillance of the Colorectal Cancer Disparities Among Demographic Subgroups: A Spatial Analysis

Objective:The literature suggests that colorectal cancer mortality in Texas is distributed inhomogeneously among specific demographic subgroups and in certain geographic regions over an extended period. To understand the extent of the demographic and geographic disparities, the present study examined colorectal cancer mortality in 15 demographic groups in Texas counties between…

Posted in: colorectal cancer 18 geographic information systems 2 health disparities 19
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