E-Atlas of Health in Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract

Abstract Electronic atlas (e-atlas) of health is a multimedia website system, containing a compilation of health and disease maps. Selangor is one of the states with a high rate of physical development and having major disease burdens. Empowering local communities on wellbeing education through a digital network is one of the effective ways to reduce the incidence of diseases and health issues. This paper aimed to design and develop an e-atlas of health according to the local user requirement. A collection of hardcopy health maps from student’s Cartography projects, Adobe Illustrator and ArcGIS Online were utilized to create the system according to the waterfall model. The finding of the user requirement has indicated the existing websites has general information on health but the e-atlas elements of health are not fully established-particularly in Selangor. Thus, this proposed interactive mapping system has demonstrated several sub-menus regarding the health aspects such as waterborne diseases, vector-borne disease, health care facilities, and others. General info on the Selangor wellbeing features with good cartographic elements have been also incorporated. Eighty-five per cent of respondents gave the positives feedback, but they are hoping that this community services system could be applied practically in the future.