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Published on: February 14, 2011
Lyme disease in New York State: spatial pattern at a regional scale.
S Glavanakov1, D J White, T Caraco
1Department of Biological Sciences, State University at Albany, New York 12222, USA.
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|November 22, 2001
Summary
Lyme disease incidence in New York State shows a consistent spatial pattern, with positive correlations extending about 120 km. This spatial dependence helps understand disease spread and inform regional control strategies for Lyme disease.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Spatial Analysis
- Disease Ecology
Background:
- Lyme disease is prevalent in New York State, but its geographic distribution is uneven.
- Understanding spatial patterns is crucial for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the spatial autocorrelation of Lyme disease incidence rates in New York State over nine years.
- To identify the spatial scale of Lyme disease clustering and its relationship to disease progression.
Main Methods:
- Spatial autocorrelation analysis was applied to incidence rates from 57 New York State counties over nine consecutive years.
- Local spatial analysis was conducted around Westchester County, a known Lyme disease focus.
Main Results:
- A consistent pattern of spatial dependence was observed, with a correlation distance of approximately 120 km.
- Local analysis revealed intense clustering within 120 km of Westchester County, with weaker clustering extending to 200 km.
Conclusions:
- Spatial analysis of Lyme disease reveals consistent patterns of geographic dependence, aiding in understanding disease spread.
- Identifying spatial scales of clustering can inform targeted regional control strategies for Lyme disease.
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