作者: Carlos A Guerra , Simon I Hay , Lorena S Lucioparedes , Priscilla W Gikandi , Andrew J Tatem
关键词: MEDLINE 、 Database 、 Malaria 、 Spatial analysis 、 Plasmodium vivax 、 Public health 、 Plasmodium falciparum 、 Geographic information system 、 Biology 、 Relational database
摘要: Open access to databases of information generated by the research community can synergize individual efforts and are epitomized genome mapping projects. source models for outputs scientific funded tax-payers charities becoming norm. This has yet be extended malaria epidemiology control. The exhaustive searches assembly process a global database parasite prevalence as part Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) described. different data sources visited how productive these were in terms availability rate (PR) presented, followed description methods used assemble relational an associated geographic system. challenges facing spatial from varied described effort help inform similar future applications. At time writing, MAP held 3,351 spatially independent PR estimates surveys conducted since 1985. These include 3,036 Plasmodium falciparum 1,347 vivax 74 countries derived 671 primary sources. More than half represent after year 2000. will refine maps limits foundation development endemicity MAP. A widespread application is envisaged. compiled products planned released June 2009 facilitate more informed approach