The U.S. population is distributed unevenly. The Census evaluates that in the U.S. population living across over 3,000 counties. A mere 140, or 4.5%, of U.S. counties, are home to approximately 50% of those people.
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Throughout history, infectious diseases with pandemic potential have emerged and spread regularly. Throughout history, humanity has been affected by significant pandemics and epidemics, including the plague, cholera, the flu, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV. The Bubonic plague is considered the deadliest pandemic in human history. It caused the deaths of approximately 140 million people, which accounted for 45% of Europe’s population in the mid-14th century.
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The map below shows the similarities between different countries based on various indicators, using the t-SNE machine learning algorithm.
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London has a popular bicycle-sharing scheme called Santander Cycles, formerly known as Barclays Cycle Hire. It is a public bicycle hire scheme that allows residents and visitors to rent bicycles for short journeys around the city. Barclays Cycle Hire was launched in 2010. It was often referred to as “Boris Bikes” after then-Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, who supported and promoted the scheme.
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San Francisco is known for having some of the highest rental and housing costs in the United States. The demand for housing greatly exceeds the supply, leading to skyrocketing prices. This makes it difficult for many residents, including those with moderate or low incomes, to find affordable housing.
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Christmas dinner in England is a cherished and time-honored tradition celebrated with great enthusiasm on December 25th each year. It is a festive occasion marked by gatherings of family and friends, and the meal itself is a culinary spectacle that typically features a rich array of dishes.
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Health inequality in the UK is a complex issue with spatial disparities playing a significant role. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the social determinants of health and ensures equitable access to healthcare services. By understanding the spatial aspects of health inequality, policymakers and healthcare providers can develop targeted interventions to improve health outcomes for all.
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President Eisenhower’s ambitious 1956 highway project revolutionized American transportation, growing from initial plans for 41,000 miles to today’s extensive 49,055-mile network. Through historic maps and modern visualizations, we trace this remarkable transformation.
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A detailed look at America’s housing landscape through an innovative dot map that reveals surprising patterns of homeownership versus renting across major cities and rural areas.
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An evidence-based examination of alcohol-related mortality rates across American counties over several decades, revealing critical regional variations and providing important public health insights.
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