Journal article
Defining Socially-Based Spatial Boundaries in the Region of Peel, Ontario, Canada
Abstract
BackgroundThe purpose of the project was to delineate a series of contiguous neighbourhood-based "Data Zones" within the Region of Peel (Ontario) for the purpose of health data analysis and dissemination. Zones were to be built on Census Tracts (N = 205) and obey a series of requirements defined by the Region of Peel. This paper explores a method that combines statistical analysis with ground-truthing, consultation, and the use of a decision …
Authors
Drackley A; Newbold K; Taylor C
Journal
International Journal of Health Geographics, Vol. 10, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2011
DOI
10.1186/1476-072x-10-38
ISSN
1476-072X