Common patterns between dengue cases, climate, and local environmental variables in Costa Rica: A wavelet approach.

ABSTRACT: Dengue transmission poses significant challenges for public health authorities worldwide due to its susceptibility to various factors, including environmental and climate variability, affecting its incidence and geographic spread. This study focuses on Costa Rica, a country characterized by diverse microclimates nearby, where dengue has been endemic since its introduction in 1993. Using wavelet coherence and clustering analysis, we performed a time-series analysis to uncover the intricate connections between climate, local environmental factors, and dengue occurrences. The findings indicate that multiannual dengue frequency (3 yr) is correlated with the Oceanic Niño Index and the Tropical North Atlantic Index. This association is particularly prominent in cantons located along the North an

SUBMITTER: Garcia YE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10586647 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature