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Japanese encephalitis risk zone mapping using remote sensing data: A case study of Mid and Far- Western part of NepalBy Bhogendra Mishra, Bhoj Raj Ghimire, Diwakar Baral, Yogendra Mishra, Masahiko Nagai
Abstract: This study explores the usability of remotely sensed data and GIS technology to identify the impact of climatic/environmental variables and land use to Japanese Encephalitis (JE). JE is still a major health concern of Nepal. Since the first outbreak in 1978, its cases are reported in 54 districts out of 75. The climatic and environmental variables such as temperature, precipitation and land use (mainly paddy field) etc. are the main …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 47–55 Read article →