Spatial pattern of dengue cases: An analysis in Bangi District, Selangor, Malaysia

In recent decades, dengue outbreaks have become increasingly common around the developing countries, including Malaysia. Thus, it is essential for rural as well urbanised livelihood to understand distribution pattern of this infection. The objective study determine trend cases reported from year 2014 2018 and spatial spread. Spatial statistical analyses conducted found that mean centre were clustered in eastern part Bangi region. Directional observed elongated polygon cluster stretched Northeast Southwest District. standard distance was smallest (0.017 m), largest 2016 (0.019 whereas 2015, 2017 2018, measured 0.018 m. average nearest neighbour analysis also displayed patterns three (spatial centre, directional distribution) findings illustrate are