Spatiotemporal dynamics of dengue hotspots in an urbanizing landscape: A five-year analysis in Selangor, Malaysia

IF 2.3 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2025-02-22 DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2025.101966

Nur Athen Mohd Hardy Abdullah , Nazri Che Dom , Siti Aekbal Salleh , Hasber Salim , Nopadol Precha , Rahmat Dapari

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Abstract

Introduction

Spatial analysis plays a crucial role in vector control by assessing disease dynamics and identifying risk areas. While numerous studies have examined dengue incidence in Malaysia, few have specifically investigated prolonged localized dengue epidemics lasting more than 30 days. This study aims to analyze the distribution and patterns of dengue hotspots in Selangor from 2017 to 2021.

Methods

Dengue hotspot coordinates were obtained from Google Maps and mapped using ArcGIS. Heat maps were generated to visualize temporal and spatial hotspot patterns across epidemiological weeks and districts. Hotspot analysis was conducted to identify areas with a high frequency of dengue cases.

Results

Over 400 dengue hotspots were identified, primarily concentrated in Gombak, Hulu Langat, Klang, and Petaling districts characterized by high population densities exceeding 1000 individuals per km². Peak dengue hotspot occurrences (≥70 per week) were observed during three seasonal periods: January–March, June–September, and October–December.

Conclusion

This study provides new insights into the spatial-temporal distribution of prolonged dengue outbreaks in Selangor. The findings can inform targeted vector control strategies and policy interventions in high-risk areas.

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

218

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.