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The Evaluation of Spatial distribution and allocation of urban medical centers using Network Analyst Model (A case study Zanjan city)
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Rahim Gholamhosseini *   , Mohsen Ahadnejad , Ali Zolfi |
| zanjan university |
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Abstract: (758 Views) |
| Today one of the most important issues that could improve access for residents of cities and towns to provide services are utilities distribution. One of the most important services in addition to the proper distribution of reduction of urban problems (traffic, etc.) will also help to urban residents health are convenient access to medical care. Healthcare service should be distributed in such a way that the urban population in the shortest possible time have access to this services therefore suitable distribution of these service in urban areas is essential for convenient access to urban residents. In this study, using a Network Analyst to assess the spatial distribution of urban healthcare centers in the Zanjan city has been evaluated and then using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) has been attempting to allocation of new medical centers. The aim of this study was to identify of limitations accessibility to urban medical centers in Zanjan city and then offer suggestions for places to build new urban medical centers. The results showed that North West and North East parts of the city of Zanjan, mostly built in the past two decades, have less access to urban medical centers And about 76,242 people in the city of Zanjan has not convenient access to medical Centers. |
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| Keywords: Spatial Distribution, Urban medical centers, Zanjan, Network Analyst, AHP |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Accepted: 2014/08/24 | Published: 2015/08/1
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