Forces Attack Physicians in Syria
Physicians for Human Rights released a statement yesterday [May 14], saying “Syrian forces have systematically attacked the healthcare system in opposition-held areas over the past three years, resulting in the death of more than 460 health professionals and widespread destruction to hospitals and clinics.” To document this, PHR released an interactive map tracking the violations. These attacks are not only in clear violation of the Geneva Convention, but also classified as crimes against humanity because they are widespread and systematic.
Among the tools use in the interactive and time lapse maps: Mapbox, Leaflet and CartoDB.
Burn Clustering in Sydney
Research into burns suffered in the area around Sydney Australia based on post codes show geographic patterns.
Scalds were the most common types of burns and men were at greater risk of burns than women. There was significant clustering of burns by postcode area, with a higher relative risk of severe burns seen in Western Sydney area and lower risk observed in Eastern and Southern Sydney. In high-risk areas burns occurred more frequently in the 13–24 months and the 20–29 years age groups, while in low-risk areas burns mostly affect the 20–29 and 30–39 years age groups. High-risk areas were characterized by socioeconomic disadvantage.
Over the decade 47,025 people were killed while walking. (“That’s 16 times the number of Americans who died in natural disasters — earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes,” say the authors.) One in five pedestrians killed is age 65 or older.
And, yes, there's a map so you can see the fatalities in your area of interest over the years.