A mathematical model of the geographic spread of disease

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dc.contributor.advisorDonaghey, Charles E.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPoage, Scott T.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberAdam, Ervin
dc.creatorPokladnik, Frank M.
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-28T16:27:46Z
dc.date.available2022-10-28T16:27:46Z
dc.date.issued1972
dc.description.abstractThis thesis presents an original model of the geographic spread of disease. The model can represent local geographic conditions and can be easily modified. It can be used as an extension of any set of differential equations, either deterministic or stochastic, used to describe a population in an epidemic state. The classical Kermack and McKendrick equations are extended and numerical solutions are generated for various initial conditions. The results indicate an interesting directional effect and suggest the development of a user oriented computer program for the study and simulation of epidemics. Such a program might be used as a communications tool to bring together continuing advances in our knowledge of the causes of epidemic disease and the mathematical theory of epidemics.
dc.description.departmentIndustrial Engineering, Department of
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dc.identifier.other13863834
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10657/12461
dc.language.isoen
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dc.titleA mathematical model of the geographic spread of disease
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dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Engineering
thesis.degree.departmentIndustrial Engineering, Department of
thesis.degree.disciplineIndustrial Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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