Tag: Epidemiology
Finnish COVID-19 monitoring favored broad data over equity-focused detail
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in MedicineExamine how Finland’s COVID-19 health monitoring systems shaped pandemic response and health equity through data governance decisions, revealing how aggregate data masked vulnerable populations.
XGBoost outperformed ARIMA and Prophet for TB forecasting
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in MedicineXGBoost machine learning model demonstrates superior accuracy for monthly tuberculosis forecasting in coastal urban environments compared to traditional ARIMA and Prophet approaches.
Intersectional and area-level factors linked to depression disparities
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in PsychologyIntersectional analysis of depression disparities in All of Us data reveals that risk varies markedly by overlapping demographic identities and area-level socioeconomic factors.
Primary dysmenorrhea is common among women in sub-Saharan Africa
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in MedicineMeta-analysis of 65 studies shows primary dysmenorrhea affects 73% of Sub-Saharan African women, with family history and irregular cycles as key risk factors.
XGBoost predicted healthy aging in older adults
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in GerontologyCohort study utilizing All of Us data identifies health insurance type as the primary predictor of healthy aging among older adults using machine learning models.
Dental caries prevalence in first permanent molars is relatively high
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in DentistryGlobal meta-analysis of 768,263 individuals reveals first permanent molar dental caries prevalence at 33%, with higher rates in Africa, Europe, and Latin America compared to Asia.
Protocol compares two systems for Belgian ILI surveillance
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in MedicineProtocol for evaluating code-based versus questionnaire-based influenza-like illness surveillance systems in Belgian general practices using CDC guidelines and multi-criteria decision analysis.
Seroprevalence of mycobacteria detected in Korean swine
Nationwide Korean seroprevalence survey of Mycobacterium bovis and avium in domestic sows and wild boars, revealing 4.54-5.91% M. bovis and 7.71-10.10% M. avium exposure.
Framework standardizes NHIS population surveillance analysis
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in Data scienceStandardized statistical framework for National Health Interview Survey analyses to improve methodological consistency, enable cross-study comparisons, and strengthen population health.
Offspring CHD incidence was higher in mothers with CHD
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in MedicineRetrospective cohort study quantifying congenital heart defect incidence in offspring of non-syndromic affected mothers, with characterization of defect severity patterns.
