Geographical characteristics and influencing factors of the influenza epidemic in Hubei, China, from 2009 to 2019.

ABSTRACT: Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease that commonly affects people and has an important impact on public health. Based on influenza incidence data from 103 counties in Hubei Province from 2009 to 2019, this study used time series analysis and geospatial analysis to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of the influenza epidemic and its influencing factors. The results reveal significant spatial-temporal clustering of the influenza epidemic in Hubei Province. Influenza mainly occurs in winter and spring of each year (from December to March of the next year), with the highest incidence rate observed in 2019 and an overall upward trend in recent years. There were significant spatial and urban-rural differences in influenza prevalence in Hubei Province, w

SUBMITTER: Yang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10681244 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature