Malaria Risk Mapping in Northern Satpura Region of Jalgaon District: A GIS and Remote Sensing Approach

Parag Choudhary; S C Advitot

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DOI: 10.53989/bu.ge.v13i1.6

Year: 2024, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-8

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Malaria Risk Mapping in Northern Satpura Region of Jalgaon District: A GIS and Remote Sensing Approach

Parag Choudhary ¹ , S C Advitot ^2,*

¹ Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Geography, CBK’s B.Sci, R.V.Comm. & R.J. Arts College, Maharashtra, India

² Principal, Department of Geography, CBK’s B.Sci, R.V.Comm. & R.J. Arts College, Akkalkot, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding author email: [email protected]

Received Date:24 February 2024, Accepted Date:30 November -0001

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

This document provides an analysis of the prevalence and transmission factors of malaria in the Satpura region of Maharashtra, India. The study utilizes multi-criteria assessment and remote sensing techniques to create a malaria risk map that integrates various environmental factors. The key environmental parameters affecting malaria transmission include land use/cover, elevation, slope, distance to the stream, and breeding sites. The findings highlight the importance of addressing barriers such as misconceptions about malaria, low use of preventive measures, and inadequate malaria prevention practices in order to enhance the effectiveness of control interventions. The study concludes that remote sensing is a valuable tool for targeting malaria control interventions and optimizing resource allocation.

Keywords

Malaria, Prevalence, Transmission, MultiCriteria Assessment, Remote Sensing, Environmental Factors, Control Interventions

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