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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Increased incidence of infections, particularly Influenza H1N1, observed in Europe and Greece over recent years.
  • Significant spread of H1N1 noted in the 2017-2018 period, highlighting a persistent public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of increased H1N1 infections on the population.
  • To introduce and utilize epidemiological indexes for disease impact assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Introduction of epidemiological indexes for disease analysis.
  • Analysis of disease impact on population during specific periods (2017-2018).

Main Results:

  • Significant H1N1 spreading percentage documented in 2017-2018.
  • Demonstrated increase in infection dependence in recent years.

Conclusions:

  • Epidemiological indexes are valuable tools for understanding disease impact.
  • The rise in H1N1 infections necessitates continued monitoring and analysis.