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Spatial analysis of learning and developmental disorders in upper Cape Cod, Massachusetts using generalized additive models.

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Hoffman, K; Webster, TF; Weinberg, JM; Aschengrau, A; Janulewicz, PA; White, RF; Vieira, VM
Published in: International journal of health geographics
February 2010

The spatial variability of three indicators of learning and developmental disability (LDD) was assessed for Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Maternal reports of receiving special education services, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and educational attainment were available for a birth cohort from 1969-1983. Using generalized additive models and residential history, maps of the odds of LDD were produced that also controlled for known risk factors. While results were not statistically significant, they suggest that children living in certain parts of Cape Cod were more likely to have a LDD. The spatial variation may be due to variation in the physical and social environment.

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International journal of health geographics

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1476-072X

ISSN

1476-072X

Publication Date

February 2010

Volume

9

Start / End Page

7

Related Subject Headings

  • Social Class
  • Sex Factors
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Residence Characteristics
  • Public Health
  • Models, Statistical
  • Massachusetts
  • Male
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Humans
 

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Hoffman, K., Webster, T. F., Weinberg, J. M., Aschengrau, A., Janulewicz, P. A., White, R. F., & Vieira, V. M. (2010). Spatial analysis of learning and developmental disorders in upper Cape Cod, Massachusetts using generalized additive models. International Journal of Health Geographics, 9, 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-072x-9-7
Hoffman, Kate, Thomas F. Webster, Janice M. Weinberg, Ann Aschengrau, Patricia A. Janulewicz, Roberta F. White, and Verónica M. Vieira. “Spatial analysis of learning and developmental disorders in upper Cape Cod, Massachusetts using generalized additive models.International Journal of Health Geographics 9 (February 2010): 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-072x-9-7.
Hoffman K, Webster TF, Weinberg JM, Aschengrau A, Janulewicz PA, White RF, et al. Spatial analysis of learning and developmental disorders in upper Cape Cod, Massachusetts using generalized additive models. International journal of health geographics. 2010 Feb;9:7.
Hoffman, Kate, et al. “Spatial analysis of learning and developmental disorders in upper Cape Cod, Massachusetts using generalized additive models.International Journal of Health Geographics, vol. 9, Feb. 2010, p. 7. Epmc, doi:10.1186/1476-072x-9-7.
Hoffman K, Webster TF, Weinberg JM, Aschengrau A, Janulewicz PA, White RF, Vieira VM. Spatial analysis of learning and developmental disorders in upper Cape Cod, Massachusetts using generalized additive models. International journal of health geographics. 2010 Feb;9:7.
Journal cover image

Published In

International journal of health geographics

DOI

EISSN

1476-072X

ISSN

1476-072X

Publication Date

February 2010

Volume

9

Start / End Page

7

Related Subject Headings

  • Social Class
  • Sex Factors
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Residence Characteristics
  • Public Health
  • Models, Statistical
  • Massachusetts
  • Male
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Humans