Arizona Department of Health Services
Challenge
The West Nile Virus outbreak in Arizona infected 367 people in 2004, 83 people in 2005, and 73 people in 2006. The Arizona Department of Health Services wanted a tool to monitor the outbreak and analyze data to better understand how the disease spreads.
Solution
The Decision Theater created a 3D spatial modeling platform with a sophisticated geographical visualization interface for visual and statistical analysis of complex epidemiological data sets in real time.
Results
The Decision Theater and state health department are currently using this tool to analyze outbreak data for the 2006 WNV season. This project supports public health officials in determining what policies and mitigation strategies can increase public health and safety.