Analysis of Spatial and Driving Factors of National Sanitary Resources in China Using GIS

Promoting health equity is key to achieving sustainable urban development. The National Sanitary Cities in China (NSCC) policy is a critical development model aimed at improving urban environments and enhancing public health. This study evaluates the selection criteria and policy impact of NSCCs, us...

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Main Authors: Yujia Deng, Lixia Feng, Jeremy Cenci, Jiazhen Zhang, Jun Cai
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/14/5/186
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description Promoting health equity is key to achieving sustainable urban development. The National Sanitary Cities in China (NSCC) policy is a critical development model aimed at improving urban environments and enhancing public health. This study evaluates the selection criteria and policy impact of NSCCs, using the nearest neighbour index, geographic concentration index, imbalance index, and kernel density estimation to analyze their distribution characteristics. Additionally, it explores influencing factors using a geodetector model and spatial overlay analysis. The findings indicate a shift in NSCC selection criteria from urban sanitation to urban health, reflecting China’s strategic focus on achieving health equity. The spatial distribution analysis indicates that NSCCs exhibit a clustered pattern, characterized by dual cores, dual centres, multiple scattered points, and regional extensions. NSCCs are influenced by both natural and socioeconomic factors, with economy and population, technological innovation, and informatization exerting greater influences. This study is valuable for understanding the spatial patterns of NSCCs, providing a scientific basis for promoting equitable and sustainable health resource allocation and policymaking.
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spelling doaj-art-e86bf5b2885f426490bd8335a78a2c532025-08-20T03:14:39ZengMDPI AGISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information2220-99642025-04-0114518610.3390/ijgi14050186Analysis of Spatial and Driving Factors of National Sanitary Resources in China Using GISYujia Deng0Lixia Feng1Jeremy Cenci2Jiazhen Zhang3Jun Cai4College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaSchool of Emergency Science, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, ChinaFaculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, BelgiumWales College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaPromoting health equity is key to achieving sustainable urban development. The National Sanitary Cities in China (NSCC) policy is a critical development model aimed at improving urban environments and enhancing public health. This study evaluates the selection criteria and policy impact of NSCCs, using the nearest neighbour index, geographic concentration index, imbalance index, and kernel density estimation to analyze their distribution characteristics. Additionally, it explores influencing factors using a geodetector model and spatial overlay analysis. The findings indicate a shift in NSCC selection criteria from urban sanitation to urban health, reflecting China’s strategic focus on achieving health equity. The spatial distribution analysis indicates that NSCCs exhibit a clustered pattern, characterized by dual cores, dual centres, multiple scattered points, and regional extensions. NSCCs are influenced by both natural and socioeconomic factors, with economy and population, technological innovation, and informatization exerting greater influences. This study is valuable for understanding the spatial patterns of NSCCs, providing a scientific basis for promoting equitable and sustainable health resource allocation and policymaking.https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/14/5/186citiesChinahealth equityhealth servicespublic healthnational sanitary city
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Analysis of Spatial and Driving Factors of National Sanitary Resources in China Using GIS
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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health equity
health services
public health
national sanitary city
title Analysis of Spatial and Driving Factors of National Sanitary Resources in China Using GIS
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China
health equity
health services
public health
national sanitary city
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