Estimating the spatial risk of tuberculosis distribution in Gurage zone, southern Ethiopia: a geostatistical kriging approach

Estimating the spatial risk of tuberculosis distribution in Gurage zone, southern Ethiopia: a geostatistical kriging approach

Abstract Background In low-income countries it is difficult to obtain complete data that show spatial heterogeneity in the risk of tuberculosis within-and-between smaller administrative units. This may contribute to the partial effectiveness of tuberculosis control programs. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Sebsibe Tadesse, Fikre Enqueselassie, Seifu Hagos Gebreyesus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Geostatistical kriging
Risk of tuberculosis
Semivariogram model
Spatial heterogeneity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5711-3

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