Spatial Analysis of Medicine Consumption and Disease Prevalence {A Case Study in Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh}

Abstract

The connection between medication use and the frequency of diseases is an important factor in evaluating public health, particularly in highly populated urban locations such as Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This study examines the trends in pharmaceutical sales and their connection to common illnesses, providing perspectives on healthcare accessibility, disease impact, and self-medication patterns in the area. The study examines pharmacy records, hospital data, and trends in community health to pinpoint significant factors affecting medication usage, including seasonal illness outbreaks, chronic health issues, and socioeconomic differences. A mixed-method approach is utilized, integrating quantitative analysis of pharmacy sales and hospital records with qualitative interviews of pharmacists and residents to gain insights into healthcare-seeking behavior and medication usage trends. Spatial distribution analysis is performed to pinpoint areas with high disease prevalence and identify possible gaps in healthcare access. The results of this research seek to support policymakers and healthcare practitioners in strengthening medical facilities, optimizing pharmacy distribution, and creating specific public health initiatives to tackle the region's most urgent health issues.

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Dania Ahmad

Corresponding author

Scholar, Department of Geography & Remote sensing GIS, National P.G College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

• daniahmadania4499@gmail.com

Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh

Co-author

Professor and Head of Department, Department of Geography & Remote Sensing GIS, National P.G College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Dania Ahmad*, Spatial Analysis of Medicine Consumption and Disease Prevalence {A Case Study in Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh}, Int. J. Sci. R. Tech., 2025, 2 (3), 488-491. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15085221