The Lassa fever cases and mortality in Nigeria: Quantile Regression versus Machine Learning Models
Introduction. Lassa fever (LF) is caused by the Lassa fever virus (LFV). It is endemic in West Africa, of which 25% of the infections are ascribed to Nigeria. This disease affects mostly the productive age and hence a proper understanding of the dynamics of this disease will help in formulating pol...
Main Authors: | Timothy Samson, Olukemi Aromolaran, Tosin Akingbade |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2024-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Public Health in Africa |
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Online Access: | https://www.publichealthinafrica.org/jphia/article/view/2712 |
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