Geo-statistical dengue risk model using GIS techniques to identify the risk prone areas by linking rainfall and population density factors in Sri Lanka

Frequent   dengue outbreaks is one of the main health related problems in Sri Lanka. The biggest outbreak occurred in 2014 with 47,246 dengue cases identified.  An effective analysis of the epidemic is a vital part in controlling the outbreak. There is an uncertainty in identification of the relatio...

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Main Authors: Nirosha Sumanasinghe, Armin Mikler, Chetan Tiwari, Jayantha Muthukudage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2016-11-01
Series:Ceylon Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://cjs.sljol.info/articles/7399