Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology and Why it matters

In this first session of the Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology training for health researchers, the facilitator provides a practical introduction to how spatial data and geographic methods can be used to understand and address public health challenges. In this session, you will learn how to: -Explain the intersection of spatial data and public health -Identify different types of maps -Differentiate between effective and ineffective maps -Transform data into maps -Create maps using R This session is designed for health researchers, medical students, health workers, and practitioners interested in using R for research, data analysis, and evidence-based practice. The R for Fun Club provides a supportive, hands on space for health researchers and practitioners to strengthen their R programming skills after each class. The Afredac Ubuntu Platform is a pan-African peer-to-peer network dedicated to enhancing health research and data science in Africa. It’s a free space for health and data researchers working on African projects to connect through training, share experiences, develop innovations, and drive discoveries across the continent. • AFREDAC Platform: Visit here: https://afredac.net/ • R For Fun Club (RFC): Become a member here: https://afredac.net/groups/r-for-fun-...