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'Pune's Newest Inhabitant: Dengue': Mapping the Spread of Dengue in Pune, India
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Keywords: Mosquito-borne diseases, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health, India Abstract Type: Poster Abstract
Authors:
Aadi Gadekar, Hofstra University
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Abstract
Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness and neglected-tropical disease that affects many countries in the Global South. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 30% of the global dengue case burden originates from India. Dengue is emerging as a concerning public health threat in India, with some of its largest cities experiencing dengue outbreaks in previous years. Pune, whose growing metropolitan area is the seventh largest in India, has experienced such outbreaks in the past. However, it is possible that underlying socioeconomic factors might impact the level of dengue transmission in certain areas of the city. This project aims to look at the various mapping techniques that can be applied to study the impact of such factors on Dengue transmission. By elucidating these trends, it is possible for better Dengue prevention measures to be implemented in Pune and in cities in India and the rest of the world.
'Pune's Newest Inhabitant: Dengue': Mapping the Spread of Dengue in Pune, India