Google Trends correlation and sensitivity for outbreaks of dengue and yellow fever in the state of São Paulo.
Vitor Ulisses MonnakaCarlos Augusto Cardim de OliveiraPublished in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2021)
The incidence of dengue and yellow fever in the State of São Paulo showed a strong correlation with the popularity of its terms measured by Google Trends in weekly periods. Google Trends tool provided early warning, with high sensitivity, for the detection of outbreaks of these diseases.