Introduction: For the past 2400 years, the spatial relationship between health and location
has been a concern for researchers. Studies have been conducted for decades to …

An essential location analytic method is GIS, able to support map-based display along with
geographic data creation, management, manipulation in addition to functions for suitability …

Achieving universal health care coverage—a key target of the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goal number 3—requires accessibility to health care services for all. Currently …

This work developed models to identify optimal spatial distribution of emergency evacuation
centers (EECs) such as schools, colleges, hospitals, and fire stations to improve flood …

Accessibility to healthcare has a direct bearing on the overall well-being of the population.
Poor access to healthcare has serious consequences particularly in low and low-middle …

Intense rainstorms often trigger multiple disasters in mountain regions, such as floods and
landslides. In disaster planning, the local administration allocates nearby schools or open …

Current studies on measuring the accessibility of medical services for the elderly (AMSE)
have ignored the potential competition among supply and demand and the distance decay …

Ensuring access to healthcare in emergency health situations is a persistent concern for
health system planners. Emergency services, including critical care units for severe burns …

The unbalanced allocation of healthcare resources is a major challenge that hinders access
to healthcare. Taking Shenzhen as an example, this study aimed to enhance equity in …

The correct distribution of service facilities can help keep fixed and overhead costs low while
increasing accessibility. When an appropriate location is chosen, public-sector facilities …