Using Probabilistic Linkage and Geographic Information Systems to Describe Burn Injury Risk in Utah

This dissertation project described burns occurring in Utah, identified populations at increased risk for injury, and elucidated population characteristics associated with risk. The results can be used as a foundation for further studies of burn risk in Utah and can also be used to develop burn prevention programs targeted toward populations at increased risk.

GIS overlays can be created to show different datasets. In this hypothetical map,
the following overlays have been generated to show where injuries occur in the
state of Utah (A) in relation to major highways (B) and hospitals (C). Table 1.