Estimating influenza and respiratory syncytial virus-associated mortality in Western Kenya using health and demographic surveillance system data, 2007-2013.
Gideon O EmukulePeter SpreeuwenbergSandra S ChavesJoshua A MottStefano TempiaGodfrey BigogoBryan NyawandaAmek NyaguaraMarc-Alain WiddowsonKoos van der VeldenJohn W PagetPublished in: PloS one (2017)
Our study shows a substantial excess mortality associated with influenza and RSV in Western Kenya, especially among children <5 years and older persons with TB, supporting recommendations for influenza vaccination and efforts to develop RSV vaccines.
Keyphrases
- respiratory syncytial virus
- public health
- cardiovascular events
- south africa
- healthcare
- risk factors
- physical activity
- mental health
- electronic health record
- middle aged
- clinical practice
- big data
- quality improvement
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- coronary artery disease
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence