Modeling Chagas disease at population level to explain Venezuela’s real data

In this paper we present an age-structured epidemiological model for Chagas disease. This model includes the interactions between human and vector populations that transmit Chagas disease. The human population is divided into age groups since the proportion of infected individuals in this population changes with age as shown by real prevalence data. Moreover, the age-structured model allows to have more accurate information regarding the prevalence which can help to design more specific control programs.
Source: Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research