New Dengue Dataset Provides Weekly Insights for AI Epidemiological Forecasting in Brazil
Analysis
This new dataset offers an exciting opportunity for AI modelers to improve epidemiological forecasting. The dataset's weekly resolution, a significant advancement, enables more effective training, potentially leading to more accurate predictions and proactive public health strategies. The inclusion of comprehensive explanatory variables further enhances the potential for impactful AI applications.
Key Takeaways
- •The dataset provides dengue hospitalization data in Brazil from 1999 to 2021.
- •Data is disaggregated to weekly resolution, enhancing the temporal granularity for AI modeling.
- •It includes a wide range of explanatory variables useful for epidemiological and environmental modeling.
Reference / Citation
View Original"This data paper describes and publicly releases this dataset (v1.0.0), published on Zenodo under DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18189192."
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ArXiv MLJan 27, 2026 05:00
* Cited for critical analysis under Article 32.