Using historic data to investigate the disease seasonality
NORDEMICS researchers have analyzed 100 years of data from to tease out the impact of social gatherings in pre-industrial Finland, before children were routinely enrolled in schools.
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The factors driving winter seasonality of many viral infections, including COVID-19, are poorly understood blend of social patterns, weather and other factors.
NORDEMICS researchers Susanna Ukonaho, Virpi Lummaa and Michael Briga have analyzed 100 years of data from to tease out the impact of social gatherings in pre-industrial Finland, before children were routinely enrolled in schools.
The preprint of the paper entitled 'The seasonality of three childhood infections in a pre-industrial society without schools' can be ready by following the link.