U.S. county level analysis to determine If social distancing slowed the spread of COVID-19
Rev Panam Salud Publica
; 44, jun. 2020
Article
in English
| PAHO-IRIS
| ID: phr-52418
Responsible library:
US1.1
ABSTRACT
[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.). Methods. A novel cell-phone ping data was used to quantify the measures of social distancing by all U.S. counties. Results. Using a difference-in-difference approach results show that social distancing has been effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Conclusions. As policymakers face the very difficult question of the necessity and effectiveness of social distancing across the U.S., counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19. These results might help policymakers to make the public understand the risks and benefits of the lockdown.
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Pneumonia
Database:
PAHO-IRIS
Main subject:
Social Behavior
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United States
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Quarantine
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Coronavirus
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Pandemics
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COVID-19
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article