How Do Temperature Variations Affect Epidemiological Studies?
Temperature variations can significantly impact epidemiological studies in the following ways:
1. Data Integrity: Fluctuations in temperature can lead to degradation of samples, thereby compromising the integrity of the data collected. 2. Pathogen Viability: Some pathogens may become inactive or die at certain temperatures, while others may thrive. This can affect the results of studies focused on pathogen behavior. 3. Human Health: Temperature variations can influence human health directly by affecting metabolic rates and indirectly by altering the environments in which pathogens can survive.
