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Peters M, Zeeb H. Availability of open data for spatial public health research. GERMAN MEDICAL SCIENCE : GMS E-JOURNAL 2022; 20:Doc01. [PMID: 35465641 PMCID: PMC9006316 DOI: 10.3205/000303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Background: Preventive and health-promoting policies can guide (place- and space-specific) factors influencing human health, such as the physical and social environment. Required is data that can lead to a more nuanced decision-making process and identify both existing and future challenges. Along with the rise of new technologies, and thus the multiple opportunities to use and process data, new options have emerged to measure and monitor factors that affect health. Thus, in recent years, several gateways for open data (including governmental and geospatial data) have become available. At present, an increasing number of research institutions as well as (state and private) companies and citizens' initiatives are providing data. However, there is a lack of overviews covering the range of such offerings regarding health. In particular, for geographically differentiated analyses, there are challenges related to data availability at different spatial levels and the growing number of data providers. Objectives: This paper aims to provide an overview of open data resources available in the context of space and health to date. It also describes the technical and legal conditions for using open data. Results: An up-to-date summary of results including information on relevant data access and terms of use is provided along with a web visualization. All data is available for further use under an open license.
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- Manuela Peters
- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, Bremen, Germany,Faculty 11 – Human and Health Sciences, University of Bremen, Germany,*To whom correspondence should be addressed: Manuela Peters, Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, Achterstraße 30, 28215 Bremen, Germany, Phone: +49 421 218-56924, E-mail:
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, Bremen, Germany,Faculty 11 – Human and Health Sciences, University of Bremen, Germany
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Models of Intersectoral Cooperation in Municipal Health Promotion and Prevention: Findings from a Scoping Review. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12166544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Intersectoral cooperation is regarded as a promising strategy in setting-oriented prevention and health promotion for interdepartmental, joint efforts towards improved health equity. This paper deals with models of intersectoral cooperation in municipal health promotion. It frames the methodology and the central results of a literature and database search (on behalf of the Federal Centre for Health Education, BZgA) and presents the partial results regarding the models of intersectoral cooperation. Of 48 publications analyzed for the review, nine publications each present different models of intersectoral cooperation. The models describe typical processes in the context of the joint work as detailed step sequences and formulate general recommendations as success factors of intersectoral cooperation. With reference to the findings of the review, it can be concluded that models for intersectoral cooperation have not yet been systematized and consequently have not been researched for transferability into specific fields of practice.
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Taubenböck H, Schmich P, Erbertseder T, Müller I, Tenikl J, Weigand M, Staab J, Wurm M. [Satellite data for recording health-relevant environmental conditions: examples and interdisciplinary potential]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2020; 63:936-944. [PMID: 32617643 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-020-03177-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Environmental conditions influence human health and interact with other factors such as DNA, lifestyle, or the social environment. Earth observations from space provide data on the most diverse manifestations of these environmental conditions and make it possible to quantify them spatially. Using two examples - the availability of open and recreational space and the spatial distribution of air pollution - this article presents the potential of Earth observations for health studies. In addition, possible applications for health-related issues are discussed. To this end, we try to outline key points for an interdisciplinary approach that meets the conceptual, data technology, and ethical challenges.
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- Hannes Taubenböck
- Earth Observation Center (EOC) Weßling, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Münchener Str. 20, 82234, Weßling, Deutschland.
- Institut für Geographie und Geologie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Deutschland.
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- Earth Observation Center (EOC) Weßling, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Münchener Str. 20, 82234, Weßling, Deutschland
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- Earth Observation Center (EOC) Weßling, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Münchener Str. 20, 82234, Weßling, Deutschland
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- Earth Observation Center (EOC) Weßling, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Münchener Str. 20, 82234, Weßling, Deutschland
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- Earth Observation Center (EOC) Weßling, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Münchener Str. 20, 82234, Weßling, Deutschland
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- Earth Observation Center (EOC) Weßling, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Münchener Str. 20, 82234, Weßling, Deutschland
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- Earth Observation Center (EOC) Weßling, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Münchener Str. 20, 82234, Weßling, Deutschland
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