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Urban design and socioeconomic factors influence dengue hotspots in Medellín

A new study led by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and a team of international collaborators shows that dengue outbreaks in Medellín, Colombia, are strongly linked to patterns of urban development and socioeconomic status. The findings highlight the potential of leveraging land-use planning and targeted public health strategies to more effectively control dengue in hyperendemic areas.

Dengue hotspot differences between the socioeconomic strata.
Differences between the socioeconomic strata.