MainDBNew: The Breteau Index
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The Breteau Index
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National/public entity
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Asia
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Date of submission:
29/09/2016
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Adaptation element:
Monitoring and evaluation/M&E
Adaptation sector/theme:
Health
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Country:
Philippines
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Description:
• Measures the number of containers positive for mosquito larvae per 100 houses inspected, combines an analysis of dwellings and containers and is more qualitative. The Index has been linked with the transmission level of the dengue fever and can be used as a warning indicator of the disease .
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Further information:
http://www.who.int/denguecontrol/monitoring/vector_surveillance/en/
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National
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Tool
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Philippines
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Communities
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NWPReferences:
Wei‐Chun et al, 2008
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Last modified at 10/10/2018 14:30 by Serkant Samurkas
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