What is the Geographic Information System for Breast Cancer Studies on Long Island (LI GIS)?
The Geographic Information System for Breast Cancer Studies on Long Island (LI GIS) is a tool for researchers to use to conduct studies on potential relationships between environmental exposures and breast cancer on Long Island. Development of the LI GIS was mandated by Congress under Public Law 103-43, June 10, 1993, and is part of the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project (LIBCSP). The system potentially can be used for research on other types of cancer and other diseases and conditions. The LI GIS consists of more than 80 datasets that have geographic, demographic, health, and environmental data on Nassau and Suffolk counties, and to a lesser extent on surrounding counties. It also has statistical and analytical tools for researchers.
