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Information technology (IT) is one of the
fastest growing recent technology.
Various software have been developed for
environment and health care which are
user friendly and help in better
understanding for the topic. A lot of
techniques are used under IT for
development and application of
computational tools to acquire, store,
analyze and visualize satellite data
which is used for observation, and
protection of environment Due to the
development of the internet and
information through the satellites a
wide database is generated which is the
collection of various interrelated
articles.
Role of IT in environment:
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Remote Sensing and GIS (Geographic
Information System) provides data and
knowledge concerning the global
environment as it is used for mapping
and monitoring various natural
resources.
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Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)
and Government of India (GOI) have
created an Environment Information
System (ENVIS). Different ENVIS centers
are set up in different organizations
for information collection, storage
which work towards boosting the
relationship between trade and
environment
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IT is used for computer based modeling
and simulation of environmental
scenarios for analysis and prediction.
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It enables environmental scientists and
researchers around the world to
communicate, collaborate and coordinate.
Role of IT in in human health
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IT can be used for audio, visual and
data communications for medical
consultation, diagnosis, treatment,
nursing and medical education.
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IT is used for testing of DNA, creating
DNA database and genetic information
about population. Medical records and
finger prints which are used by
investigating agencies to identify
missing persons and criminals.
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IT helps in spreading awareness about
endemic, epidemic and communicable
diseases. With the help of Remote
Sensing and GIS there is
identification of several infested
areas which are prone to some diseases
like malaria etc. based upon mapping of
such areas.
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