Deciphering the climate-malaria nexus: A machine learning approach in rural southeastern Tanzania.

Journal: Public health
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Malaria remains a critical public health challenge, especially in regions like southeastern Tanzania. Understanding the intricate relationship between environmental factors and malaria incidence is essential for effective control and elimination strategies.

Authors

  • Jin-Xin Zheng
    School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China; One Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University - The Edinburgh University, Shanghai, 200025, China.
  • Shen-Ning Lu
    National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China.
  • Qin Li
    Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang, China.
  • Yue-Jin Li
    Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining, 272033, China.
  • Jin-Bo Xue
    National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China.
  • Tegemeo Gavana
    Ifakara Health Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Prosper Chaki
    Ifakara Health Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Ning Xiao
    National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China.
  • Yeromin Mlacha
    Ifakara Health Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Duo-Quan Wang
    National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China. Electronic address: wangdq@nipd.chinacdc.cn.
  • Xiao-Nong Zhou
    National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China. zhouxn1@chinacdc.cn.