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Evaluation of School Absenteeism Data for Early Outbreak Detection, New York City

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  • Melanie Besculides
  • Richard Heffernan
  • Farzad Mostashari
  • Don Weiss

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School absenteeism data may provide an early indicator of disease outbreaks. This paper describes an evaluation of the utility of these data for early detection of outbreaks in New York City. Moderate increases in absenteeism were observed among children during peak influenza season.

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  • Melanie Besculides & Richard Heffernan & Farzad Mostashari & Don Weiss, "undated". "Evaluation of School Absenteeism Data for Early Outbreak Detection, New York City," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 21ef2be1ef7346319fefafac2, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:21ef2be1ef7346319fefafac2e5829d8
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    school absenteeism ; new york city;

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