Science Nation: Data-Driven Optimization to Improve Mobile Health Care in Disadvantaged Communities

People lined up outside a mobile health clinic. Caption: How can we get to the families that need help?

Rigoberto Delgado, a health economist at the University of Texas, wants to help health-care professionals target their limited resources. His team is using geospatial mapping science and predictive analytics to forecast areas of highest risk for illness. The researchers want to figure out where to send the mobile health clinics to help prevent potential outbreaks. Part of the "Science Nation" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Science Nation: Data-Driven Optimization to Improve Mobile Health Care in Disadvantaged Communities

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    Video
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    Streaming
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    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
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    Author:
    National Science Foundation
    Length:
    4 minutes