The use of Geographic Information System and spatial statistics for analyzing Leukemia in Kuwait during the period of (2006-2012)

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This study investigates the distribution of blood cancer (Leukemia) in Kuwait urbanized areas from 2006 to 2012 by utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS). The purpose of this study is to understand the geographic distribution of blood cancer cases and then correlate the variation to air pollution in the study area and therefore, is the first of its kind.
This study explores the places of the concentration of this type of disease, which is the first step to study it geographically. The study concludes that there is not a significate relationship between the disease and the study areas and that leukemia’s increase in some areas might be because of air pollution or because of hereditary. This study also suggests a set of recommendations to decision-makers and those interested in the study of leukemia in Kuwait.

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