Climatic factors and the incidence of dengue in Cartagena, Colombian Caribbean Region
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 55: e0072, 2022. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
The influence of climate on the epidemiology of dengue has scarcely been studied in Cartagena.Methods:
The relationship between dengue cases and climatic and macroclimatic factors was explored using an ecological design and bivariate and time-series analyses during lag and non-lag months. Data from 2008-2017 was obtained from the national surveillance system and meteorological stations.Results:
Cases correlated only with climatic variables during lag and non-lag months. Decreases in precipitation and humidity and increases in temperature were correlated with an increase in cases.Conclusions:
Our findings provide useful information for establishing and strengthening dengue prevention and control strategies.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Dengue
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
LILACS
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Colombia
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Cartagena/CO