Tutorial reveals hidden factors driving seasonal health patterns, impacting public well-being.
The article explains how researchers studied the seasonality of health outcomes and the factors that drive these changes. They developed a three-step method to analyze the shape, timing, and size of seasonal patterns before and after adjusting for environmental factors. By doing this, they were able to understand how these factors influence seasonal variations in health outcomes and identify any unknown risk factors. The approach can be applied to different health issues and environmental influences.