Geospatial analyses to identify clusters of adverse antenatal factors for targeted interventions.

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Published in Int J Health Geogr on October 24, 2013

Authors

Shanley Chong1, Michael Nelson, Roy Byun, Liz Harris, John Eastwood, Bin Jalaludin

Author Affiliations

1: Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance, South Western Sydney Local Health Districts, Sydney, Australia. Shanley.chong@sswahs.nsw.gov.au.

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