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Dong B, Khan L, Smith M, Trevino J, Zhao B, Hamer GL, Lopez-Lemus UA, Molina AA, Lubinda J, Nguyen USDT, Haque U. Spatio-temporal dynamics of three diseases caused by Aedes-borne arboviruses in Mexico. COMMUNICATIONS MEDICINE 2022; 2:134. [PMID: 36317054 PMCID: PMC9616936 DOI: 10.1038/s43856-022-00192-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background The intensity of transmission of Aedes-borne viruses is heterogeneous, and multiple factors can contribute to variation at small spatial scales. Illuminating drivers of heterogeneity in prevalence over time and space would provide information for public health authorities. The objective of this study is to detect the spatiotemporal clusters and determine the risk factors of three major Aedes-borne diseases, Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), Dengue virus (DENV), and Zika virus (ZIKV) clusters in Mexico. Methods We present an integrated analysis of Aedes-borne diseases (ABDs), the local climate, and the socio-demographic profiles of 2469 municipalities in Mexico. We used SaTScan to detect spatial clusters and utilize the Pearson correlation coefficient, Randomized Dependence Coefficient, and SHapley Additive exPlanations to analyze the influence of socio-demographic and climatic factors on the prevalence of ABDs. We also compare six machine learning techniques, including XGBoost, decision tree, Support Vector Machine with Radial Basis Function kernel, K nearest neighbors, random forest, and neural network to predict risk factors of ABDs clusters. Results DENV is the most prevalent of the three diseases throughout Mexico, with nearly 60.6% of the municipalities reported having DENV cases. For some spatiotemporal clusters, the influence of socio-economic attributes is larger than the influence of climate attributes for predicting the prevalence of ABDs. XGBoost performs the best in terms of precision-measure for ABDs prevalence. Conclusions Both socio-demographic and climatic factors influence ABDs transmission in different regions of Mexico. Future studies should build predictive models supporting early warning systems to anticipate the time and location of ABDs outbreaks and determine the stand-alone influence of individual risk factors and establish causal mechanisms.
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- Bo Dong
- Department of Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080 USA
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080 USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX USA
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- Department of Urban Affiars at the School of Architecture, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, 66455 San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo Léon Mexico
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
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- Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX USA
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- Department of Health Sciences, Center for Biodefense and Global Infectious Diseases, Colima, 28078 Mexico
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Sonora, Hermosillo 83000 Sonora, Mexico
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Malaria Atlas Project, Nedlands, WA Australia
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX USA
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A Review of Dengue's Historical and Future Health Risk from a Changing Climate. Curr Environ Health Rep 2021; 8:245-265. [PMID: 34269994 PMCID: PMC8416809 DOI: 10.1007/s40572-021-00322-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to summarize research articles that provide risk estimates for the historical and future impact that climate change has had upon dengue published from 2007 through 2019. RECENT FINDINGS Findings from 30 studies on historical health estimates, with the majority of the studies conducted in Asia, emphasized the importance of temperature, precipitation, and relative humidity, as well as lag effects, when trying to understand how climate change can impact the risk of contracting dengue. Furthermore, 35 studies presented findings on future health risk based upon climate projection scenarios, with a third of them showcasing global level estimates and findings across the articles emphasizing the need to understand risk at a localized level as the impacts from climate change will be experienced inequitably across different geographies in the future. Dengue is one of the most rapidly spreading viral diseases in the world, with ~390 million people infected worldwide annually. Several factors have contributed towards its proliferation, including climate change. Multiple studies have previously been conducted examining the relationship between dengue and climate change, both from a historical and a future risk perspective. We searched the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health (NIEHS) Climate Change and Health Portal for literature (spanning January 2007 to September 2019) providing historical and future health risk estimates of contracting dengue infection in relation to climate variables worldwide. With an overview of the evidence of the historical and future health risk posed by dengue from climate change across different regions of the world, this review article enables the research and policy community to understand where the knowledge gaps are and what areas need to be addressed in order to implement localized adaptation measures to mitigate the health risks posed by future dengue infection.
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Espinoza-Gomez F, Newton-Sanchez OA, Nava-Zavala AH, Zavala-Cerna MG, Rojas-Larios F, Delgado-Enciso I, Martinez-Rizo AB, Lozano-Kasten F. Demographic and climatic factors associated with dengue prevalence in a hyperendemic zone in Mexico: an empirical approach. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2021; 115:63-73. [PMID: 32911533 DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/traa083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many models for predicting dengue epidemics use incidence and short-term changes in climate variables, however, studies in real-life scenarios for correlations of seroprevalence (SP) with long-term climate variables and with integration of socio-economic factors are scarce. Our objective was to analyse the combined correlation between socio-economic and climate variables with the SP of dengue in Mexico. METHODS We performed a seroepidemiological ecological study on the Mexican Pacific coast. Dengue SP was estimated by the presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies in 1278 inhabitants. We implemented multiple correlations with socio-economic, climatic and topographic characteristics using logistic regression, generalized linear models and non-linear regressions. RESULTS Dengue SP was 58%. The age-adjusted correlation was positive with the male sex, while a negative correlation was seen with socio-economic status (SES) and scholl level (SL). The annual temperature showed a positive correlation, while the altitude was negative. It should be noted that these correlations showed a marked 'S' shape in the non-linear model, suggesting three clearly defined scenarios for dengue risk. CONCLUSION Low SES and SL showed an unexpected paradoxical protective effect. Altitude above sea level and annual temperature are the main determinants for dengue in the long term. The identification of three clearly delineated scenarios for transmission could improve the accuracy of predictive models.
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- Francisco Espinoza-Gomez
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Colima, Avenida Universidad 333, Colonia Las Viboras, Colima, Colima, Mexico 28040
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Colima, Avenida Universidad 333, Colonia Las Viboras, Colima, Colima, Mexico 28040
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- Facultad de Medicina Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara.,Unidad de Investigación Biomédica, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Colima, Avenida Universidad 333, Colonia Las Viboras, Colima, Colima, Mexico 28040
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Colima, Avenida Universidad 333, Colonia Las Viboras, Colima, Colima, Mexico 28040
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Fadel ZT, Burke E, Joukhadar N, Samargandi OA, Bezuhly M. Effects of seasonal changes in temperature and humidity on incidence of necrotizing soft tissue infections in Halifax, Canada, 2001-2015. Saudi Med J 2019; 40:469-474. [PMID: 31056624 PMCID: PMC6535159 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2019.5.24096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore weather seasonal variation in Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada could be attributed to changes in environmental factors of temperature and humidity specifically. METHODS A retrospective chart review of NSTIs between 2001 and 2015. Regional temperature and humidity data were obtained from the Environment Canada Agency, Halifax, Canada. Chi-square was used for categorical variables and continuous data was used for correlation analyses. Logistic regression was performed to analyze mortality. Results: Of 170 NSTI patients identified, more presented from March to July, especially when the temperature was greater than 10ºC. Higher incidence per 100,000 persons correlated with increased monthly temperatures (p less than 0.01). Monthly NSTI incidence was inversely related to mean humidity (p=0.005). Causative organism was associated with mean weekly temperature (p less than 0.01) but not humidity (p=0.66). Low body mass index, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists class, long intensive care unit stay, and shorter overall hospital stay were associated with mortality. No correlation was identified between temperature and humidity and mortality. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates a tendency toward more frequent cases of NSTI with warmer, but less humid weather, without effect on severity or mortality.
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- Zahir T Fadel
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. E-mail.
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Betanzos-Reyes ÁF, Rodríguez MH, Romero-Martínez M, Sesma-Medrano E, Rangel-Flores H, Santos-Luna R. Association of dengue fever with Aedes spp. abundance and climatological effects. SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO 2018; 60:12-20. [PMID: 29689652 DOI: 10.21149/8141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the association of dengue fever incidence with Aedes mosquito's abundance, and the effect of climatological and geographical variables, in a region in Morelos State, Mexico. MATERIALS AND METHODS Weekly data during the period 2010 to 2014 was used. Mosquito abundance was determined using ovitraps. Confirmed dengue cases were obtained from the Epidemiological Surveillance System. Climatic variables were obtained from weather monitoringstations. The correlation between climate variables and ovitraps data was estimated using a multivariate regression model. RESULTS A correlation of mosquito abundance with dengue fever incidence, and a yearly pattern with seasonal variations were observed. The daily mean temperature, relative humidity and rainfall parameters were associated with mosquito egg abundance. Time lags of three and four weeks between egg counts and dengue fever incidence were observed. CONCLUSION Time lags between egg counts and dengue incidence could be useful for prevention and control interventions.
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- Ángel Francisco Betanzos-Reyes
- Centro de Investigación sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
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- Centro de Investigación sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Evaluación y Encuestas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Ciudad de México, México
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- Coordinación de Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vectores, Secretaría de Salud de Morelos. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
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- Centro de Investigación sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
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- Centro de Información para Decisiones en Salud Pública, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
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Argüelles-Nava VG, Alvarez-Bañuelos MT, Córdoba-Suárez D, Sampieri CL, Ortiz-León MC, Riande-Juárez G, Montero H. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Zika among a University Community Located in an Endemic Zone in Mexico. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:E2548. [PMID: 30441747 PMCID: PMC6267223 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15112548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about the Zika virus in both students and workers at the University of Veracruz, an online survey was conducted. The participants were divided into two groups: one according to sex, the other according to whether they were workers or students. Their answers were classified into knowledge, attitudes, and practices and they were rated as low, medium, and high. The results showed that knowledge about Zika prevailing among the university population is considered as medium in 79.4% of the study population. Most respondents know that the mosquito spreads the Zika virus (98.8%) and the clinical characteristics, while sexual transmission by the virus is little known (36.85%). Both the univariate analysis (OR (CI5) 0.227 (0.070⁻0.735), p = 0.013] and multivariate analysis (OR (CI95) 0.234 (0.071⁻778), p = 0.018] showed that belonging to the health sciences area is related to having a greater knowledge about Zika. Despite the existing knowledge, a low level of prevention practices prevails in the whole community (55%). A medium level of knowledge about Zika prevailed, while proper implementation of preventive measures for Zika is low, despite the fact that the state of Veracruz-the place where the University is located-is an endemic area.
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- Licenciatura en Ciencias y Técnicas Estadísticas, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa 91000, Veracruz, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Salud Pública, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa 91190, Veracruz, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Salud Pública, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa 91190, Veracruz, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Salud Pública, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa 91190, Veracruz, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Salud Pública, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa 91190, Veracruz, Mexico.
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Riojas-Rodríguez H, Quezada-Jiménez ML, Zúñiga-Bello P, Hurtado-Díaz M. Climate Change and Potential Health Effects in Mexican Children. Ann Glob Health 2018; 84:281-284. [PMID: 30873791 PMCID: PMC6748264 DOI: 10.29024/aogh.915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Climate change (CC) is the most important challenge of our time, a long-term global problem and one of the most serious global threats to human health in the future. CC is the expression of changes in temperature and water cycle, floods and drought events, extreme heat waves and sea level rise. Children are particularly vulnerable because they are highly sensitive to climate changes. The main environmental hazards affecting children's health are poor household drinking water quality and availability, lack access to adequate sanitary facilities, poor hygiene practices, outdoor and indoor air pollution, vector-borne diseases, chemical hazards, and unintentional injuries. Except for some unintentional injuries, these environmental hazards are associated to CC.
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- Horacio Riojas-Rodríguez
- Environmental Health Department, Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Universidad No. 655 Colonia Santa María Ahuacatitlán, C.P. 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, MX
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- Academic Secretary, National Institute of Public Health, Universidad No. 655 Colonia Santa María Ahuacatitlán, C.P. 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, MX
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- Academic Secretary, School of Tourism, Autonomous University of Morelos State (UAEM), Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa C.P. 62210, Cuernavaca, Morelos, MX
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- Environmental Health Department, Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Universidad No. 655 Colonia Santa María Ahuacatitlán, C.P. 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, MX
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