What is the Geographic Information System (LI GIS) for Breast Cancer Studies on Long Island?
NCI has developed a prototype health-related geographic information system (LI GIS) for Long Island as part of the LIBCSP. This advanced research tool provides scientists a mechanism to investigate relationships between breast cancer and the environment on Long Island. It also enables scientists to estimate exposure to environmental contamination. GISs are powerful computer systems that permit layers of information to be superimposed and manipulated. The systems consist of hardware, software, and data tables. The “H” in GIS-H stands for “health,” because 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 databases 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 scientists. The LI GIs also will provide an internet mapping facility for the public. Vi
NCI has developed a prototype health-related geographic information system (LI GIS) for Long Island as part of the LIBCSP. This advanced research tool provides scientists a mechanism to investigate relationships between breast cancer and the environment on Long Island. It also enables scientists to estimate exposure to environmental contamination. GISs are powerful computer systems that permit layers of information to be superimposed and manipulated. The systems consist of hardware, software, and data tables. The “H” in GIS-H stands for “health,” because 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 databases 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 scientists. The LI GIs also will provide an internet mapping facility for the public. Vi
