01900nas a2200241   4500000000100000008004100001260002300042653002900065653002000094653003200114653002500146653001900171100001400190700001200204700001300216700001400229700001100243245011600254856008700370300000900457520116700466022002501633       2025                            d  bInforma UK Limited10aEpidemiological patterns10aseasonal trends10asocio-environmental factors10aCommunity engagement10aVector control1 aMansour O1 aDiab AA1 aMuftah M1 aMd Noor N1 aDas SK00aPrevalence and socioeconomic patterns of leishmaniasis in Libya: a retrospective analysis of health center data  uhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/19376812.2025.2566517?needAccess=true  a1-163 a<p>Leishmaniasis remains a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions, yet limited epidemiological data hinder effective control measures. This study examines the prevalence, spatial distribution, and seasonal trends of leishmaniasis in Baniwalid, Libya, through a retrospective analysis of confirmed cases from Al-Zamla and Downtown Health Centers over ten months (September – July). Quadratic regression models were used to forecast trends and assess the reliability of predictive models. Findings reveal a peak incidence in winter (October – December) (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.88), with Downtown Health Center reporting the highest burden (601 cases), suggesting urban transmission hotspots. Children (41% of cases) were particularly vulnerable due to environmental exposure and limited healthcare access. High correlation values in densely populated areas emphasize the role of urbanization and sanitation in disease spread. These findings underscore the need for targeted vector control and public health interventions. Future studies should explore community-driven prevention strategies to mitigate disease transmission.</p>
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