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  • Visualization of Syndromic Surveillance Using GIS

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    Syndromic Surveillance has been in use in New York City since 2001, with 2.5 million visits reported from 39 participating emergency departments, covering an estimated 75% of annual visits. As syndromic surveillance becomes increasingly spatial and… read more
    … been in use in New York City since 2001, with 2.5 million visits reported from 39 participating emergency departments, covering an estimated 75% of annual visits. As syndromic surveillance becomes increasingly … May 18;4(1):11. Advances in Disease Surveillance 2006;1:26 Visualization of Syndromic Surveillance Using GIS GIS …
  • Algorithms to Characterize Syndromic Surveillance Spatial Alerts

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    This paper explores some visualization methods for characterizing spatial signals detected by SaTScan and discusses how these maps might aid in deciding whether to investigate a signal, as well as the scope and focus of the investigation.
    … 48 hospitals encompassing approximately 90% of all NYC ED visits. Syndromes are coded according to chief complaint and … were detected among adults in other age groups. We may focus on those zip codes and call VAM if we decide to …