The Lag -Effects of Air Pollutants and Meteorological Factors on COVID-19 Infection Transmission and Severity: Using Machine Learning Techniques.

Journal: Journal of research in health sciences
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Exposure to air pollution is a major health problem worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the level of air pollutants and meteorological parameters with their related lag time on the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) using machine learning (ML) techniques in Shiraz, Iran. An ecological study.

Authors

  • Nadia Mohammadi Dashtaki
    Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Alireza Mirahmadizadeh
    Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Mohammad Fararouei
    School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway City, Malaysia.
  • Reza Mohammadi Dashtaki
    Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Mohammad Hoseini
    Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Mohammad Reza Nayeb
    Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.