This course covers applications of remote sensing in public health and describes how these tools can be used to explore connections between people, their dynamic physical and social environments, and their health. The materials covered will provide an overview of the most common remote sensing methods utilized in public health and epidemiology for mapping and analyzing geographic variation in health events, health disparities, risk factors, and health services. Selected case studies will be presented in order to highlight principles, methods, and techniques. Hands on experience will be gained through laboratory exercises and real world applications.
