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The specific objectives of this application are to:
  • Explore conceptually how a GIS application could further the risk factors reduction associated with breast cancer.
  • Maintain an optimal spatial environmental factors where the cancer risks to develop is higher. This can be manage by aid of some techniques like building biophysics, solar physics and environmental engineering.
  • Is modular and well commended so others can continue to develop it (e.g. exploring different disease associated with spatial environmental factors) as well as the possible integration with other software.
  • Based on the nature of the data and the objectives, we identified three areas where GIS application could potentially further the breast cancer analysis:
  • Mapping and display of data. Analysis, presentation, and communication of the data are critical. This process requires an understanding of concepts and methods for determining scale, data aggregation, visual design, layout and scope of contents.
  • Revealing patterns within migration events. One of the great advantages of a GIS application is that allows structured yet rapid access to a multitude of data. This greatly facilitates the process of spotting trends within data and correlation with other factors.
  • Exposure to GIS software. The capabilities, limitations and interface of GIS software could be enhanced to meet with medical demands.