Time-series analysis of meteorological factors and emergency department visits due to dog/cat bites in Jinshan area, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meteorological factors play an important role in human health. Clarifying the occurrence of dog and cat bites (DCBs) under different meteorological conditions can provide key insights into the prevention of DCBs. Therefore, the objective of the study was to explore the relationship between meteorological factors and DCBs and to provide caution to avoid the incidents that may occur by DCBs.

Methods

In this study, data on meteorological factors and cases of DCBs were retrospectively collected at the Shanghai Climate Center and Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, respectively, in 2016-2020. The distributed lag non-linear and time series model (DLNM) were used to examine the effect of meteorological elements on daily hospital visits due to DCBs.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Pang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800098 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature