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Modeling and Predicting Dengue Incidence in Highly Vulnerable Countries using Panel Data Approach.

Asim Anwar¹, Noman Khan², Muhammad Ayub²

¹Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus, Punjab 43600, Pakistan. asimm.anwar@gmail.com.

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Climate change, particularly rising temperatures, fuels the spread of dengue. Improving public health and education can help manage this growing global health threat.

Keywords:

climate change dengue panel fixed effect model vulnerable countries

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Dengue incidence is rising globally, posing a significant public health challenge.
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a key driver of infectious disease transmission.
Socio-economic factors also play a role in the vulnerability and spread of dengue.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of climate change and socio-economic variables on dengue incidence.
To identify the specific role of temperature in the proliferation of dengue-borne diseases.
To explore potential mitigation strategies for managing dengue outbreaks.

Main Methods:

Analysis of country-level panel data from 2000-2017.
Econometric examination of the relationship between climate variables (temperature) and dengue cases.
Inclusion of socio-economic indicators in the statistical models.

Main Results:

A significant positive association was found between climate change indicators (temperature) and dengue incidence.
Socio-economic conditions were also correlated with the advent and spread of dengue-borne diseases.
The study confirms that rising temperatures proactively contribute to dengue transmission.

Conclusions:

Climate change is a critical factor exacerbating dengue outbreaks in vulnerable nations.
Public health interventions, including education and improved healthcare infrastructure, are essential for controlling dengue.
Addressing the root causes of climate change is vital for long-term dengue management.