Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the population

Objective — To substantiate the choice of optimal tools for clustering spatially referenced data on disease incidence for GIS-based analysis of their spatial distribution. Material and Methods — We used primary data on the incidence of malignant neoplasms, chronic alcoholism, and asthma in the popu...

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Main Authors: Roman V. Buzinov, Vladimir N. Fedorov, Aleksandr A. Kovshov, Yuliya A. Novikova, Nadezhda A. Tikhonova, Maksim S. Petrov, Ksenia V. Krutskaya
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Published: Limited liability company «Science and Innovations» (Saratov) 2023-09-01
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author Roman V. Buzinov
Vladimir N. Fedorov
Aleksandr A. Kovshov
Yuliya A. Novikova
Nadezhda A. Tikhonova
Maksim S. Petrov
Ksenia V. Krutskaya
author_facet Roman V. Buzinov
Vladimir N. Fedorov
Aleksandr A. Kovshov
Yuliya A. Novikova
Nadezhda A. Tikhonova
Maksim S. Petrov
Ksenia V. Krutskaya
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description Objective — To substantiate the choice of optimal tools for clustering spatially referenced data on disease incidence for GIS-based analysis of their spatial distribution. Material and Methods — We used primary data on the incidence of malignant neoplasms, chronic alcoholism, and asthma in the population of eight administrative areas in Arkhangelsk Oblast as a constituent entity of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation. Disease incidence was averaged over a 5-year period from 2016 to 2020. We assessed the methods for visualizing the distribution of spatially referenced indicators using the ArcMap geoinformation system tools. Results — The study yielded differences in the outcomes of automated clustering of spatially referenced data in ArcMap, depending on the normality of the distribution in individual samples and the spread of indicator values, which was visually reflected on the resulting map. The parameter values in the samples directly affected the features of data clustering. Hence, this issue is important to consider for ensuring the correct choice of the appropriate analytical tool. Conclusion — Our study demonstrated that when using tools for automated clustering of spatially referenced incidence data in terms of their visualization in ArcGIS, it is necessary to consider the factors that directly affect the accuracy of their presentation. We consider it most appropriate to use a clustering tool based on the geometric interval method.
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spelling doaj-art-1b48530483b148f0834e2b2d3b68fab92025-08-20T03:07:38ZengLimited liability company «Science and Innovations» (Saratov)Russian Open Medical Journal2304-34152023-09-01123e030610.15275/rusomj.2023.0306Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the populationRoman V. BuzinovVladimir N. FedorovAleksandr A. KovshovYuliya A. NovikovaNadezhda A. TikhonovaMaksim S. PetrovKsenia V. KrutskayaObjective — To substantiate the choice of optimal tools for clustering spatially referenced data on disease incidence for GIS-based analysis of their spatial distribution. Material and Methods — We used primary data on the incidence of malignant neoplasms, chronic alcoholism, and asthma in the population of eight administrative areas in Arkhangelsk Oblast as a constituent entity of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation. Disease incidence was averaged over a 5-year period from 2016 to 2020. We assessed the methods for visualizing the distribution of spatially referenced indicators using the ArcMap geoinformation system tools. Results — The study yielded differences in the outcomes of automated clustering of spatially referenced data in ArcMap, depending on the normality of the distribution in individual samples and the spread of indicator values, which was visually reflected on the resulting map. The parameter values in the samples directly affected the features of data clustering. Hence, this issue is important to consider for ensuring the correct choice of the appropriate analytical tool. Conclusion — Our study demonstrated that when using tools for automated clustering of spatially referenced incidence data in terms of their visualization in ArcGIS, it is necessary to consider the factors that directly affect the accuracy of their presentation. We consider it most appropriate to use a clustering tool based on the geometric interval method.https://romj.org/node/532geoportal; disease incidence; spatial analysis methods; arkhangelsk oblast
spellingShingle Roman V. Buzinov
Vladimir N. Fedorov
Aleksandr A. Kovshov
Yuliya A. Novikova
Nadezhda A. Tikhonova
Maksim S. Petrov
Ksenia V. Krutskaya
Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the population
Russian Open Medical Journal
geoportal; disease incidence; spatial analysis methods; arkhangelsk oblast
title Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the population
title_full Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the population
title_fullStr Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the population
title_full_unstemmed Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the population
title_short Choosing data clustering tools for GIS-based visualization of disease incidence in the population
title_sort choosing data clustering tools for gis based visualization of disease incidence in the population
topic geoportal; disease incidence; spatial analysis methods; arkhangelsk oblast
url https://romj.org/node/532
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