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Association of meteorological parameters with intussusception in children aged under 2 years: results from a multisite bidirectional surveillance over 7 years in India.

Manoja Kumar Dasnull null
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
Significant correlations between intussusception cases and temperature, humidity, and wind speed were observed at pooled and regional level in India. A peak in summer months was noted, which may be used for prediction, early detection and referral for appropriate management of intussusception.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • air pollution
  • heat stress
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