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NY State Weekly Flu Case Tracker
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This product offers detailed weekly information on laboratory-confirmed influenza infections spanning New York Counties from October 2009 through March 2019. In the context of understanding viral threats, knowledge of how previous infections were distributed is highly valuable for developing efficient sampling methodologies and accurately predicting future outbreaks. The dataset goes beyond basic infection counts, integrating key variables for each county, such as population estimates, median age, average income, unemployment rates, and hospital bed availability, allowing for insightful socio-economic analysis of health outcomes.
Columns
The dataset contains information relating to the positive influenza tests and associated county characteristics:
- County: The specific New York County where the positive test occurred. There are 62 unique counties represented.
- Region: The wider geographical region within New York State (e.g., WESTERN, CAPITAL DISTRICT).
- Year: The year of the positive influenza test, ranging from 2009 to 2019.
- Month: The month of the positive test. Data specifically covers January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December.
- Week: The week number of the year (1 through 53).
- Season: Identifies the influenza season (defined as starting in October and ending in May).
- Week Ending Date: The end date for the associated weekly reporting period.
- Disease: The classification of the virus identified, typically Influenza A or Influenza B.
- Infected: The count of people who tested positive during that specific week.
- Auxiliary Variables: Additional static variables include county population size, total expenditure per year in hospital interventions, number of adult care facility beds, labour data, and age-related statistics.
Distribution
The information is provided as a data file, generally in CSV format. The primary file, named Influenza_NY.csv, is approximately 11.32 MB in size. It includes 57,845 valid records, detailing weekly infection metrics across the specified time frame.
Usage
This data product is intended to serve as a tool for public health modelling and statistical design:
- Designing sampling methods that can significantly reduce the estimation error associated with determining the total number of infections in a population.
- Developing predictive models for influenza distribution and potential pandemic scenarios.
- Evaluating the relationship between demographic factors (like age and income) and disease prevalence.
- Analysing correlations between local infrastructure (such as hospital capacity and health expenditure) and infection rates.
Coverage
The dataset focuses entirely on New York State.
- Geographic Scope: All 62 counties across New York are covered.
- Time Range: The weekly infection data spans from October 2009 up to March 2019.
- Demographic Scope: Includes county-level metrics such as population size, median age, average income, and unemployment rate.
- Infrastructure Scope: Includes details on hospital beds and total health expenditure.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
The dataset is primarily suited for professionals involved in epidemiological analysis and public health policy:
- Data Scientists: For applying statistical tools and advanced modelling techniques.
- Epidemiologists: To understand regional variations and temporal trends in viral activity.
- Government Analysts: To inform policy making, specifically concerning resource allocation for testing and hospital services.
- Academic Researchers: To study the impact of socioeconomic conditions on infectious disease outcomes.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- New York County Influenza Case History 2009–2019
- NY Weekly Viral Case Tracker
- Regional Flu Infection and Socioeconomic Metrics
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Original Data Source: NY State Weekly Flu Case Tracker
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