Table 4.
Bayesian Poisson regression model of the association between meteorological factors and HFMD in Beijing, 2010–2012
Variable | Mean | Range | Coefficient (95%CI) | Relative Risk (95%CI) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mean temperature (°C) | 12.94 | −4.78-28.61 | 0.06(0.03,0.09) | 1.06(1.03,1.10) |
Relative humidity (%) | 50.35 | 24.77–71.90 | 0.05(0.01,0.08) | 1.05(1.01,1.08) |
Precipitation (mm) | 1.79 | 0–9.16 | 0.03(−0.06,0.12) | 1.03(0.94,1.12) |
Wind velocity (m/s) | 2.23 | 1.62–2.93 | 1.19(0.86,1.53) | 3.30(2.37,4.60) |
Sunshine (hour) | 6.67 | 4.32–9.14 | 0.18(0.02,0.34) | 1.20(1.02,1.40) |
Overall Intercept | −9.53(−11.37,-7.68) |