Spatio-temporal clustering of cholera: the impact of flood control in Matlab, Bangladesh, 1983-2003.
Health Place
; 15(3): 741-52, 2009 Sep.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19217821
ABSTRACT
Introducing flood control to an area of endemic waterborne diseases could have significant impacts on spatio-temporal occurrence of cholera. Using 21-year data from Bangladesh, we conducted cluster analysis to explore changes in spatial and temporal distribution of cholera incidence since the construction of flood control structures. Striking changes in temporal cluster patterns emerged, including a shift from dry-season to rainy-season clusters following flood protection and delayed clustering inside the protected areas. Spatial differences in pre-flood protection and post-protection cholera clusters are weaker. Changes in spatio-temporal cholera clustering, associated with implementation of flood protection strategies, could affect local cholera prevention efforts.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cólera
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Inundações
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Health Place
Assunto da revista:
EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos