Behzad Kiani
Biographic Data
| ID | 6277771 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Behzad Kiani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Behzad |
| FAMILY NAME | Kiani |
| SIGNATURE | KIANI B |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Queensland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8816-328X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Geospatial and machine learning analyses of cardiovascular disease mortality across the continental United States
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. and exhibit pronounced geographic variation. Although prior studies have documented regional disparities, fewer have combined spatial pattern detection with systematic comparisons of machine learning and deep learning approaches to identify county-level variables associated with CVD mortality at a national scale. County-level CVD mortality data (2018–2021) were analy…
A study protocol for developing a spatial vulnerability index for infectious diseases of poverty in the Caribbean region
Infectious diseases of poverty (IDoP) affect disproportionately resource-limited and marginalized populations, resulting in spatial patterns of vulnerability across various geographical areas. Currently, no spatial indices exist to quantify vulnerability to IDoP at a fine geographical level within countries, such as municipalities or provinces. Without such an index, policymakers cannot effectively allocate resources or target interventions in th…
Empowering access
This study demonstrates a useful replicable methodology that combines individual service accessibility metrics into an overall spatial healthcare access index. Furthermore, this study provides evidence of major shortfalls in healthcare access across Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Targeted strategies are required to increase the availability and capacity of services in underserved communities. Improving geographic access is key for progressing t…
Spatiotemporal clusters of acute respiratory infections associated with socioeconomic, meteorological, and air pollution factors in South Punjab, Pakistan
Our study provides evidence about environmental and socio-economic factors significantly associated with ARI incidence. In addition, this study provides the first baseline of ARI cases in Pakistan to plan for intervention and adaptation strategies and may be replicated in other regions of comparable settings worldwide
Investigating the role of the built environment, socio-economic status, and lifestyle factors in the prevalence of chronic diseases in Mashhad
Background: Chronic diseases remain a significant contributor to both mortality and disability in our modern world. Physical inactivity and an unhealthy diet are recognized as significant behavioral risk factors for chronic diseases, which can be influenced by the built environment and socio-economic status (SES). This study aims to investigate the relationship between the built environment, SES, and lifestyle factors with chronic diseases. Metho…
Associations between gentrification, census tract-level socioeconomic status, and cycling infrastructure expansions in Montreal, Canada
Montreal's municipal cycling infrastructure programs did not exacerbate socioeconomic disparities in cycling infrastructure from 2011 to 2016 in CTs with pre-existing infrastructure. However, it is crucial to prioritize the implementation of cycling infrastructure in CTs with high populations of visible minorities, particularly in CTs where no cycling infrastructure currently exists
Gentrification, neighborhood socioeconomic factors and urban vegetation inequities
This study investigates the relationship between increasing urban vegetation and census tract-level green inequities, as well as the role of social indicators in this relationship. We analyzed the augmentation of greenspace and tree canopy in Montreal, Canada, between 2011 and 2017, and its effect on green inequities based on material deprivation, the percentage of visible minorities, and gentrification status using Poisson spatial random effect …
The temporal sequence between gentrification and cycling infrastructure expansions in Montreal, Canada
Increases in cycling infrastructure might be linked to gentrification. However, there is little empirical evidence investigating the existence and directionality of this possible relationship. This study examined the temporal sequence involved in the relation between gentrification and increases in the cycling infrastructure in Montreal, Canada. We analyzed changes in cycling infrastructure between 2006, 2011, and 2016, considering cyclist-only p…
Homicide rates are spatially associated with built environment and socio-economic factors
The findings of this study showed that homicide rates were clustered over time and space in certain areas of the city. Socioeconomic and the built environment characteristics of some neighbourhoods were found to be associated with high homicide rates but these factors were different for each neighbourhood
Epidemiological characteristics and initial spatiotemporal visualisation of Covid-19 in a major city in the Middle East
Older adults and people with severe co-morbidities were at higher risk for developing serious complications due to COVID-19. Applying spatiotemporal methods to identify the transmission trends and high-risk areas can rapidly be documented, thereby assisting policymakers in designing and implementing tailored interventions to control and prevent not only COVID-19 but also other rapidly spreading epidemics/pandemics
Spatio-temporal epidemiology of the tuberculosis incidence rate in Iran 2008 to 2018
The results provided an overview of the latest TB spatio-temporal status In Iran and identified decreasing trends of TB in the 2008-2018 period. Despite the decreasing incidence rate, there is still need for screening, and targeting of preventive interventions, especially in high-risk areas. Knowledge of the spatio-temporal pattern of TB can be useful for policy development as the information regarding the high-risk areas would contribute to the …
Spatial-time analysis of cardiovascular emergency medical requests
The use of geographical information systems and spatial analyses in modelling and quantifying EMS response time provides a new vein of knowledge for decision makers in emergency services management. Spatial as well as temporal clustering of EMS calls were present in the study area. The reasons for clustering of unfavorable time indices for EMS response requires further exploration. This approach enables policymakers to design tailored interventio…
Mortality rates due to respiratory tract diseases in Tehran, Iran during 2008–2018
This study provides a first report of the spatial distribution of mortality due to RSDs in Tehran and shows a significant increase in respiratory disease mortality in the last ten years. Effective control of the excess fatality rates would warrant a combination of urban prevention and treatment strategies including environmental health plans
Multiple-scale spatial analysis of paediatric, pedestrian road traffic injuries in a major city in North-Eastern Iran 2015–2019
Spatial analysis of PPRTIs in an urban area was carried out at three different geographical scales: the grid network, the neighbourhood and the street level. The resulting documentation contributes reliable support for the implementation and prioritization of preventive strategies, such as improvement of the high-risk streets and neighbourhoods of the city that should lead to decreasing numbers of PPRTIs
The temporal sequence between gentrification and cycling infrastructure expansions in Montreal, Canada
Increases in cycling infrastructure might be linked to gentrification. However, there is little empirical evidence investigating the existence and directionality of this possible relationship. This study examined the temporal sequence involved in the relation between gentrification and increases in the cycling infrastructure in Montreal, Canada. We analyzed changes in cycling infrastructure between 2006, 2011, and 2016, considering cyclist-only p…
Mortality rates due to respiratory tract diseases in Tehran, Iran during 2008–2018
This study provides a first report of the spatial distribution of mortality due to RSDs in Tehran and shows a significant increase in respiratory disease mortality in the last ten years. Effective control of the excess fatality rates would warrant a combination of urban prevention and treatment strategies including environmental health plans
Multiple-scale spatial analysis of paediatric, pedestrian road traffic injuries in a major city in North-Eastern Iran 2015–2019
Spatial analysis of PPRTIs in an urban area was carried out at three different geographical scales: the grid network, the neighbourhood and the street level. The resulting documentation contributes reliable support for the implementation and prioritization of preventive strategies, such as improvement of the high-risk streets and neighbourhoods of the city that should lead to decreasing numbers of PPRTIs
Epidemiological characteristics and initial spatiotemporal visualisation of Covid-19 in a major city in the Middle East
Older adults and people with severe co-morbidities were at higher risk for developing serious complications due to COVID-19. Applying spatiotemporal methods to identify the transmission trends and high-risk areas can rapidly be documented, thereby assisting policymakers in designing and implementing tailored interventions to control and prevent not only COVID-19 but also other rapidly spreading epidemics/pandemics
Spatio-temporal epidemiology of the tuberculosis incidence rate in Iran 2008 to 2018
The results provided an overview of the latest TB spatio-temporal status In Iran and identified decreasing trends of TB in the 2008-2018 period. Despite the decreasing incidence rate, there is still need for screening, and targeting of preventive interventions, especially in high-risk areas. Knowledge of the spatio-temporal pattern of TB can be useful for policy development as the information regarding the high-risk areas would contribute to the …
Spatial-time analysis of cardiovascular emergency medical requests
The use of geographical information systems and spatial analyses in modelling and quantifying EMS response time provides a new vein of knowledge for decision makers in emergency services management. Spatial as well as temporal clustering of EMS calls were present in the study area. The reasons for clustering of unfavorable time indices for EMS response requires further exploration. This approach enables policymakers to design tailored interventio…
Homicide rates are spatially associated with built environment and socio-economic factors
The findings of this study showed that homicide rates were clustered over time and space in certain areas of the city. Socioeconomic and the built environment characteristics of some neighbourhoods were found to be associated with high homicide rates but these factors were different for each neighbourhood
Gentrification, neighborhood socioeconomic factors and urban vegetation inequities
This study investigates the relationship between increasing urban vegetation and census tract-level green inequities, as well as the role of social indicators in this relationship. We analyzed the augmentation of greenspace and tree canopy in Montreal, Canada, between 2011 and 2017, and its effect on green inequities based on material deprivation, the percentage of visible minorities, and gentrification status using Poisson spatial random effect …
The temporal sequence between gentrification and cycling infrastructure expansions in Montreal, Canada
Increases in cycling infrastructure might be linked to gentrification. However, there is little empirical evidence investigating the existence and directionality of this possible relationship. This study examined the temporal sequence involved in the relation between gentrification and increases in the cycling infrastructure in Montreal, Canada. We analyzed changes in cycling infrastructure between 2006, 2011, and 2016, considering cyclist-only p…
Investigating the role of the built environment, socio-economic status, and lifestyle factors in the prevalence of chronic diseases in Mashhad
Background: Chronic diseases remain a significant contributor to both mortality and disability in our modern world. Physical inactivity and an unhealthy diet are recognized as significant behavioral risk factors for chronic diseases, which can be influenced by the built environment and socio-economic status (SES). This study aims to investigate the relationship between the built environment, SES, and lifestyle factors with chronic diseases. Metho…
Associations between gentrification, census tract-level socioeconomic status, and cycling infrastructure expansions in Montreal, Canada
Montreal's municipal cycling infrastructure programs did not exacerbate socioeconomic disparities in cycling infrastructure from 2011 to 2016 in CTs with pre-existing infrastructure. However, it is crucial to prioritize the implementation of cycling infrastructure in CTs with high populations of visible minorities, particularly in CTs where no cycling infrastructure currently exists
A study protocol for developing a spatial vulnerability index for infectious diseases of poverty in the Caribbean region
Infectious diseases of poverty (IDoP) affect disproportionately resource-limited and marginalized populations, resulting in spatial patterns of vulnerability across various geographical areas. Currently, no spatial indices exist to quantify vulnerability to IDoP at a fine geographical level within countries, such as municipalities or provinces. Without such an index, policymakers cannot effectively allocate resources or target interventions in th…
Empowering access
This study demonstrates a useful replicable methodology that combines individual service accessibility metrics into an overall spatial healthcare access index. Furthermore, this study provides evidence of major shortfalls in healthcare access across Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Targeted strategies are required to increase the availability and capacity of services in underserved communities. Improving geographic access is key for progressing t…
Spatiotemporal clusters of acute respiratory infections associated with socioeconomic, meteorological, and air pollution factors in South Punjab, Pakistan
Our study provides evidence about environmental and socio-economic factors significantly associated with ARI incidence. In addition, this study provides the first baseline of ARI cases in Pakistan to plan for intervention and adaptation strategies and may be replicated in other regions of comparable settings worldwide
Geospatial and machine learning analyses of cardiovascular disease mortality across the continental United States
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. and exhibit pronounced geographic variation. Although prior studies have documented regional disparities, fewer have combined spatial pattern detection with systematic comparisons of machine learning and deep learning approaches to identify county-level variables associated with CVD mortality at a national scale. County-level CVD mortality data (2018–2021) were analy…
Medicine (11 works) · Demography (9 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Biostatistics (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · Epidemiology (7 works) · Population (7 works) · Geography (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works)