Machine Learning Models for Predicting Pediatric Hospitalizations Due to Air Pollution and Humidity: A Retrospective Study.

Journal: Pediatric pulmonology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Exposure to air pollution and meteorological conditions, such as humidity, has been linked to adverse respiratory health outcomes in children. This study aims to develop predictive models for pediatric hospitalizations based on both environmental exposures and clinical features.

Authors

  • Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki
    Public Health Services, Ministry of Health, 39 Yirmiyahu Street, 9446724, Jerusalem, Israel. zoharba@ruppin.ac.il.
  • Vered Nir
    Department of Pediatrics, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.
  • Almog Kellner
    Faculty of Engineering, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel.
  • Ofir Biton
    Faculty of Engineering, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel.
  • Shir Toledano
    Faculty of Engineering, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel.
  • Adi Klein
    Department of Pediatrics, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.