Using the information of cosmic rays to predict influence epidemic
Abstract
A correlation between the incidence of influenza pandemics and increased cosmic ray activity is made. A correlation is also made between the occurrence of these pandemics and the appearance of bright novae, e.g., Nova Eta Car. Four indices based on increased cosmic ray activity and novae are proposed to predict future influenza pandemics and viral antigenic shifts.
- Publication:
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19th International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC19), Volume 5
- Pub Date:
- August 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ICRC....5..525Y
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Ray Showers;
- Epidemiology;
- Influenza;
- Solar Radiation;
- Sunspots;
- Ultraviolet Radiation;
- Viruses;
- Antigens;
- Infectious Diseases;
- Predictions;
- Respiratory Diseases;
- Space Radiation