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Public Health Monkeypox Dataset
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About
Key metrics and trends related to the monkeypox outbreak, which the World Health Organisation declared a global health emergency. Monkeypox is a viral infection, similar to smallpox but generally less severe, characterised by flu-like symptoms and a distinctive rash with lesions. The data provides insights into the spread and impact of this public health concern, offering valuable information for analysis and monitoring efforts.
Columns
- location: The geographic region where the data was recorded (e.g., World, United Kingdom).
- date: The specific date of the recorded observation, spanning from early May to mid-August 2022.
- new_cases: The daily count of newly confirmed monkeypox cases.
- new_cases_smoothed: A smoothed average of new daily cases, useful for identifying underlying trends.
- total_cases: The cumulative number of monkeypox cases recorded up to a given date.
- new_cases_per_million: The daily new cases normalised per million inhabitants, allowing for population-adjusted comparisons.
- total_cases_per_million: The cumulative cases normalised per million inhabitants.
- new_cases_smoothed_per_million: The smoothed new cases normalised per million inhabitants.
- new_deaths: The daily count of newly reported deaths associated with monkeypox.
- new_deaths_smoothed: A smoothed average of new daily deaths.
- total_deaths: The cumulative number of deaths associated with monkeypox.
- new_deaths_per_million: The daily new deaths normalised per million inhabitants.
- total_deaths_per_million: The cumulative deaths normalised per million inhabitants.
- new_deaths_smoothed_per_million: The smoothed new deaths normalised per million inhabitants. Additional fields related to symptoms, hospitalisation, and isolation are present, but with limited data.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format, named "MonkeyBoxer.csv", with a file size of approximately 243.33 kB. It contains tabular data, featuring 14 distinct columns. Many key metrics like
location, date, new_cases, total_cases, new_cases_per_million, total_cases_per_million contain 4343 valid records. Other columns, such as those related to smoothed new cases per million, have 3871 valid records. Data concerning deaths (new, total, and per million) is available for 151 records, while smoothed death data has 131 valid records, indicating a varying level of detail across different indicators.Usage
This dataset is ideal for tracking the progression of the monkeypox outbreak, performing epidemiological research to understand disease patterns, and supporting public health analysis. It can be used by researchers to model disease spread, by health organisations to inform public health strategies, and by journalists to report on the global health situation. It is also suitable for policy makers seeking evidence-based insights for interventions and resource allocation.
Coverage
The dataset provides global coverage, with data points categorised by 'World' and specific countries, including the 'United Kingdom'. The temporal scope of the data ranges from 6 May 2022 to 19 August 2022, capturing a crucial period of the outbreak. Demographic details are not explicitly broken down by age or gender as direct columns, but the per-million metrics allow for population-scaled analysis.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for public health officials monitoring disease trends, epidemiologists studying viral outbreaks, medical researchers investigating infectious diseases, and data analysts creating visualisations and reports. Journalists can utilise it for accurate reporting, and policy makers can draw upon the data to inform health policies and preparedness plans. Academics and students interested in global health can also find it useful for educational and research purposes.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Monkeypox Outbreak Data
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Original Data Source: Public Health Monkeypox Dataset
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