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Monitoring of the Results through a Survey Concerning the Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Elderly Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS): A Case Study in Greece

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  • Dermatis Zacharias

    (PhD, Department of Economic Studies, University of Peloponnese Greece)

  • Anastasiou Athanasios

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Management Science and Technology, University of Peloponnese Greece)

Abstract

The aim of the study is the determination of socio-economic characteristics of the elderly, emphasizing the usefulness of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly. Given the usefulness of GIS and their application in the fields of physical health, mental health, health services and general health management, a survey for the investigation of the socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly was carried out, using a specially designed questionnaire. The results of this survey were plotted in the corresponding geographical locations on the maps, giving the person concerned a full picture of the geographical distribution of socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly.

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  • Dermatis Zacharias & Anastasiou Athanasios, 2020. "Monitoring of the Results through a Survey Concerning the Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Elderly Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS): A Case Study in Greece," International Journal of Innovation and Economic Development, Inovatus Services Ltd., vol. 6(3), pages 36-45, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:mgs:ijoied:v:6:y:2020:i:3:p:36-45
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    Keywords

    GIS; Socioeconomic factors; Elderly people; Quality of life; E-health;
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    JEL classification:

    • M00 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - General - - - General

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