Non-linear associations between meteorological factors, ambient air pollutants and major mosquito-borne diseases in Thailand.

Pranav TewariPei MaGregory GanA JanhaviEsther Li Wen ChooJoel Ruihan KooBorame Sue Lee Dickens Jue Tao Lim

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)

This study found protective and enhancing effects of meteorological and ambient air pollutant factors on mosquito-borne diseases burdens in Thailand. Further studies should employ these factors to understand and predict risk factors associated with mosquito-borne disease transmission.

Keyphrases

air pollution
aedes aegypti
particulate matter
dengue virus
heavy metals
case control