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Nancy López Olmedo1, Dalia Stern2, Carolina Pérez Ferrer3

  • 1Centro de Investigación en Salud Poblacional, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública de México. nancy.lopezolmedo@gmail.com.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|May 14, 2021
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Public transport use increases the risk of acute respiratory infections transmission. Frequent riders had a 54% higher chance of influenza seroconversion, highlighting the need for preventative measures.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Crowded public transport systems can facilitate the transmission of airborne pathogens.
  • Understanding the risk of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in collective transport is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the evidence level on the probability of acute respiratory infection transmission in collective public transport.
  • To assess the association between public transport usage and ARI risk.

Main Methods:

  • A rapid Cochrane review methodology was employed.
  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across academic databases up to December 10, 2020.
  • 16 manuscripts were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria.

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Main Results:

  • Pooled cohort studies indicated a 54% increased odds of seroconversion for influenza A or B among frequent public transport users (odds ratio: 1.54; 95% CI: 1.06-2.01).
  • The evidence suggests a higher likelihood of contagion for ARIs in collective public transport settings.

Conclusions:

  • Collective public transport use is associated with an increased probability of acute respiratory infection contagion.
  • Recommendations include mask usage, reducing passenger density, and minimizing travel time to mitigate transmission risks.