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Application of the type and target reproduction numbers to the evaluation of the influence of each prefecture in Japan on the disease spread
In this study, by applying population mobility data in July, August and September of 2019–2023 in Japan to a multigroup epidemic model, we calculate the type and target reproduction numbers of each prefecture in Japan. Regarding these values as a kind of network centrality measure, we discuss which prefectures are influential on the disease spread in Japan. We show that the values of the type reproduction number are relatively high in 10 prefectures consisting of Hokkaido, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka. In particular, by calculating the target reproduction number, we show that Tokyo and Kyoto could be the most influential on the disease spread, and the population mobility between the Kanto and Kansai regions could be the key factor for the nationwide epidemic in Japan.
期刊介绍:
Infectious Disease Modelling is an open access journal that undergoes peer-review. Its main objective is to facilitate research that combines mathematical modelling, retrieval and analysis of infection disease data, and public health decision support. The journal actively encourages original research that improves this interface, as well as review articles that highlight innovative methodologies relevant to data collection, informatics, and policy making in the field of public health.