Broad Applications of Distributed Lag Non-Linear Model in Public Health: A Comprehensive Review.

ABSTRACT: This study reviews the use of the distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) in public health research, focusing on environmental-exposure, health-outcome relationships, and providing recommendations for future studies. Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for literature published from January 2020 to November 2024 using the DLNM to analyze the environmental exposures and health outcomes. After screening, removing duplicates, and reviewing full-text articles, eligible studies were assessed using the DLNM to examine the health effects related to environmental exposure, particularly temperature and other environmental factors. From 2,847 studies, 274 studies from 36 countries were selected for analysis, primarily from China (164), Europe (28), and North America (23

SUBMITTER: Shafqat A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686970 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature