Macro-level drivers of SARS-CoV-2 transmission: A data-driven analysis of factors contributing to epidemic growth during the first wave of outbreaks in the United States

ABSTRACT:

Background:

Many questions remain unanswered about how SARS-CoV-2 transmission is influenced by aspects of the economy, environment, and health. A better understanding of how these factors interact can help us to design early health prevention and control strategies, and develop better predictive models for public health risk management of SARS-CoV-2. This study examines the associations between COVID-19 epidemic growth and macro-level determinants of transmission such as demographic, socio-economic, climate and health factors, during the first wave of outbreaks in the United States.

Methods:

A spatial–temporal data-set was created from a variety of relevant data sources. A unique data-driven study design was implemented to assess the relationship between COVID-19 infecti

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9551489 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature