Seasonal patterns of influenza incidence and the influence of meteorological and air pollution factors in Thailand during 2009-2019.

ABSTRACT: Influenza, an acute respiratory illness, remains a significant public health challenge, contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Its seasonal prevalence exhibits diversity across regions with distinct climates. This study aimed to explore the seasonal patterns of influenza and their correlation with meteorological and air pollution factors across six regions of Thailand. We conducted an analysis of monthly average temperature, relative humidity, precipitation, PM10, NO₂, O₃ concentrations, and influenza incidence data from 2009 to 2019 using wavelet analysis. Our findings reveal inconsistent biannual influenza prevalence patterns throughout the study period. The biannual pattern emerged during 2010-2012 across all regions but disappeared during

SUBMITTER: Anupong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11388739 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature