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Fig. 2 | Population Health Metrics

Fig. 2

From: Linking household surveys and facility assessments: a comparison of geospatial methods using nationally representative data from Malawi

Fig. 2

Process for completing a theoretical catchment area linkage. Steps 1–3 demonstrate the process for creating theoretical catchment areas for individual facilities based on Thiessen Polygons created around their lower-level associated health outposts. Step 4 demonstrates the use of 5-km buffers to link clusters to facilities by theoretical catchment area

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Population Health Metrics

ISSN: 1478-7954