Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Geography
First Advisor
Sean Ahearn
Second Advisor
Shipeng Sun
Third Advisor
Marlene Camacho-Rivera
Academic Program Adviser
Sean Ahearn
Abstract
This study explored the spatial distribution of cancer incidence in Brooklyn, NY. Using publicly available data, the relationships between cancer incidence and factors linked to cancer were investigated. Furthermore, the study explored the value of using large amounts of data with GIS techniques to quickly analyze geographic trends for cancer.
Recommended Citation
Philogene, Sheena, "Using GeoSpatial Analysis to Evaluate Relationships Between Cancer Incidence and Social Factors in Brooklyn, NY" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/912
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