Dataset: Schistosomiasis incidence, climate variables, and flooding events in an Amazonian municipality (2000-2024)
Abstract
This dataset contains annual time-series data (2000-2024) on confirmed schistosomiasis cases and environmental indicators for an Amazonian municipality in Brazil. Epidemiological data include the number of confirmed cases and annual population estimates used for rate adjustment. Environmental variables comprise mean annual temperature, accumulated annual precipitation, and a dichotomous indicator of flood occurrence based on official disaster records. The dataset was compiled to support ecological time-series analyses investigating associations between hydrological extremes, climatic variability, and schistosomiasis incidence. All data are aggregated at the annual level and contain no individual-level identifiers. This dataset underpins the analyses presented in the associated manuscript examining the role of extreme hydrological events in shaping schistosomiasis dynamics in tropical regions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Parasites and Host Interactions
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Mollusks and Parasites Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Figshare
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset