Health Geography
The application of geographical knowledge, viewpoints, and methods to the study of health, disease, and health care is known as health geography. It looks at disease rates, causes, and spread, as well as environmental threats, environmental mediators of health habits, and health service planning and delivery.
Geography and Depression Research
Researchers have looked into how spatial understanding might better enlighten us about mental health and despair.
Testing Sewage Can Predict COVID-19 Spikes
The concentration of coronavirus RNA in sewage could point researchers toward a clearer picture of how many residents have been infected by the virus in a specific area.
Mapping the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus: COVID-19
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is mapping the spread of the coronavirus in near-realtime.
Geography of Quarantines
Geographic research can be used to assess the effectiveness of past quarantines in controlling viral diseases.
Increasing Tree Cover Linked to Improved Community Mental Health
Studies show that adults who live in a neighborhood that has 30% or more tree coverage have lower odds of experiencing psychological distress in their lifetime.