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Health Geography: Exploring Connections between Geography and Public Health

건강지리학: 지리학과 공중보건 간의 연관성 탐색

  • Zuhriddin Juraev (Graduate School of Geography, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Young-Jin Ahn (Department of Geography, Chonnam National University)
  • Received : 2023.06.19
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

Health geography has gained importance due to healthy smart cities, regions, and the integration of geo-internet and blockchain technologies. This study explores the intersection of geography and health, focusing on specific health challenges faced by individuals and groups. Using observational and descriptive methods, the study takes a regional approach to illuminate the socio-economic factors that are critical to addressing global health challenges. Drawing on academic literature and practical research, a concise case study of health challenges in Uzbekistan is presented, offering valuable insights. The analysis of data from informative articles and UN publications highlights the interdisciplinary nature of health geography and its practical applicability for researchers and policymakers. The findings underscore the important role of geography and health sciences in addressing region-specific diseases while highlighting the importance of spatial analysis in understanding environmental hazards and health impacts, including disease outbreaks.

스마트 건강도시, 지역, 지오인터넷(geo-internet) 및 블록체인 기술의 통합으로 인해 건강지리학이 중요해 졌다. 본 연구는 개인과 집단이 직면한 특정한 건강 문제를 중심으로 지리와 건강의 교차점을 탐구한다. 학술문헌들을 바탕으로 관찰 및 기술적 방법을 사용하여 세계적인 건강 문제를 해결하는데 중요한 사회경제적 요인을 탐색하고, 지역적 접근방식을 취한다. 본 연구의 의의는 우즈베키스탄의 보건 문제에 대한 간결한 사례 연구를 제시하여 귀중한 통찰력을 제공하는데 있다. 본 연구에 사용된 기사와 UN 출판물의 데이터를 바탕으로 한 분석은 건강지리학의 학제 간 연구의 특성을 보여주고, 분석 결과는 연구자와 정책 입안자에게 실용적인 적용 가능성을 제공한다. 또한, 전체적인 연구 결과는 지역별 질병을 해결하는 데 있어 지리학 및 보건 건강과학의 중요한 역할을 강조하는 동시에 질병 발생을 포함한 환경 위험 및 건강 영향을 이해하는 데 있어 공간 분석의 중요성을 강조한다.

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