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*DISEASE MAPPING AND RISK ASSESSMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH* *A two-day course with an optional half day extension*** *11-13 October 2004* *Course contenT*** This course is designed to provide an introduction to the area of disease mapping and risk assessment in applications to Public Health and Epidemiology: The two-day course consists of sessions dealing with: *DAY 1* • Basic concepts of disease mapping • Disease cluster assessment • Risk assessment around health hazards • Basic mapping methods and map interpretation • Computer practical • Case study introduction *DAY 2* • Case study - part two • Disease clustering (interactive) *DAY 3* (Optional half-day extension) This is designed for those who want to cover more advanced mapping methods, and includes ecological analysis and the use of WinBugs software. The course will include theoretical input, but also practical elements and participants will be involved in a hands on tutorial with the ArcView mapping package. In addition, a review and demonstration of GIS tools for disease mapping will be provided (ArcGis and MapInfo). Participants will take part in a Case Study Scenario and have hands-on experience of a disease-clustering problem. *The speakers* *Dr. Andrew B. Lawson* (Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina) is a World Health Organisation (WHO) advisor on Disease Mapping and recently organised with the WHO an International workshop on this topic which has led to an edited volume “Disease Mapping and Risk Assessment for Public Health”. *Dr. Fiona L. R. Williams* (University of Dundee) has extensive experience within environmental epidemiology, and in particular, the analysis of putative health hazards. The presenters have jointly authored an introductory text in the area of the course.// *Who should attend* The course is intended for epidemiologists and public health workers who need to analyse geographical disease incidence. In addition, the course may be of interest to statisticians or geographers and planners who deal with spatial disease data. Some statistical/epidemiological background would be beneficial but is not essential. *Why attend* Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the basic issues, methods and techniques used in the analysis of spatial health data. They will gain insight into the detailed analysis of practical cluster alarm scenarios in public health. The course is presented by leading researchers in the field of disease mapping and spatial epidemiology. *course fees* Two-day Course £545 (academic fee £445) Half-day Extension £120 (academic fee £105) Two-day course fee includes comprehensive course notes, lunch, refreshments and a copy of “Statistical methods in Spatial Epidemiology”, Lawson, A. B., (2001), publ.Wiley. Extension course fee also includes a copy of “Disease Mapping with WinBUGS and MLwiN”, Lawson, A. B. et al (2003), publ. Wiley. To reserve your place(s), please complete the registration form and fax or post it to: *Office of Lifelong Learning - CPD Unit* *11 Buccleuch Place* *Edinburgh EH8 9LW* *Tel: 0131 651 1818* *Fax: 0131 651 1746* *e-mail: [log in to unmask]* Alternatively you can book online at*: *www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/cpd/courses <http://www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/cpd/courses>** *TERMS AND CONditions* Payment should accompany your registration form. If invoiced, fees must be paid in full by the day before the course is due to commence. Failure to pay may result in attendance being refused. *For cancellations received in writing at least five working days before the course commences, a 20% administrative charge will be made. After this date, fees will not normally be refunded but places are fully transferable.* The University of Edinburgh reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course, in which case fees will be refunded in full. In the event of cancellation, The University of Edinburgh will not be held liable for registrants’ travel or accommodation costs. All payments should be in sterling. Please note that participants are responsible for payment of any bank charges incurred. *Venue*** The course will take place in the Main Library, George Square at The University of Edinburgh. *Accommodation*** Please contact our accommodation agency: Murray Accommodation. Telephone: 08707 509808, Email: [log in to unmask] or visit www.murray-accommodation.co.uk <http://www.murray-accommodation.co.uk/> -- Professor Andrew B. Lawson Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Arnold School of Public Health University of South Carolina Columbia SC 29208 USA ph: 803-777-6647 fax:803-777-2524 email:[log in to unmask] web site:http://www.sph.sc.edu/alawson/