On the use of ZIP codes and ZIP code tabulation areas (ZCTAs) for the spatial analysis of epidemiological data

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While the use of spatially referenced data for the analysis of epidemiological data is growing, issues associated with selecting the appropriate geographic unit of analysis are also emerging. A particularly problematic unit is the ZI...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Matisziw Timothy C, Grubesic Tony H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/5/1/58