Extreme precipitation and emergency room visits for influenza in Massachusetts: a case-crossover analysis

Extreme precipitation and emergency room visits for influenza in Massachusetts: a case-crossover analysis

Abstract Background Influenza peaks during the wintertime in temperate regions and during the annual rainy season in tropical regions – however reasons for the observed differences in disease ecology are poorly understood. We hypothesize that episodes of extreme precipitation also result in increase...

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Main Authors: Genee S. Smith, Kyle P. Messier, James L. Crooks, Timothy J. Wade, Cynthia J. Lin, Elizabeth D. Hilborn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Climate
Precipitation
Rainfall
Extreme weather
Influenza
Flu
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-017-0312-7

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