This section links to abstracts of recent articles about spatial methods applied in the context of health research, specifically cancer research. Most articles were published between 1990 and 2005. The abstracts were written by SAL staff with a focus on methodological issues and data applications.

Access the abstracts by selecting one of the categories below. Alternatively, search all abstracts with customized keywords by limiting the site's search (choose the In this folder option in the drop down menu next to the Search button in the upper-right corner of the site).

• Smoothing Methods *
• Cluster Methods
• Cancer Studies
• Sensitivity Analyses
• Miscellaneous (Tools, Health Access and Status)
• Data Type

* See also:  Luc Anselin et al. (2006). Rate Transformations and Smoothing, revised January 2006.

Core funding for these activities was provided through a Cooperative Agreement between the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM), award number TS-1125. Additional funding was provided by grant RO1 CA 95949-01 from the National Cancer Institute.

Last updated March 15, 2006