Time-series analysis of weather and mortality patterns in Nairobi's informal settlements

Background: Many studies have established a link between weather (primarily temperature) and daily mortality in developed countries. However, little is known about this relationship in urban populations in sub-Saharan Africa. Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the relationship b...

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Main Authors: Thaddaeus Egondi, Catherine Kyobutungi, Joacim Rocklöv, Remare Ettarh, Sari Kovats, Kanyiva Muindi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-11-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/19065/pdf_1