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Parameter Values for Model Based on Cameroon Data
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | 4,451,000 | people | Northern subpopulation size |
| N2 | 10,212,000 | people | Southern subpopulation size |
| ρ | 2.2943 | none | Ratio of N2/N1 |
| β | 700 | year−1 | Contact rate |
| κ | 100 | year−1 | Measles recovery rate |
| μ1 | .0428 | year−1 | Birth and death rate for N1 |
| μ2 | .0329 | year−1 | Birth and death rate for N2 |
