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

• Main Authors: Thaddaeus Egondi (Author), Catherine Kyobutungi (Author), Joacim Rocklöv (Author), Remare Ettarh (Author), Sari Kovats (Author), Kanyiva Muindi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...