Publications by authors named "Mary Florez"
Article Synopsis
- In 2020, Florida experienced simultaneous outbreaks of dengue virus and West Nile virus, with reported human cases linked to imported dengue and local mosquito populations.
- Researchers collected and screened over 7,600 mosquitoes in Miami-Dade County, discovering positive samples for both DENV and WNV, which helped inform targeted mosquito control strategies.
- The study highlights the need for ongoing surveillance of arboviruses in mosquitoes, revealing a potentially higher dengue prevalence in Florida than previously recognized, especially amid other viral illnesses like COVID-19.
Introduction: International recommendations for physical activity and time spent in sedentary behaviors for children in their early years require the availability of measuring instruments with psychometric properties that allow for the assessment of population dynamics and interventions to improve health.
Objective: To evaluate the reliability of a questionnaire to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviors in children from preschool to fourth grade.
Materials And Methods: One hundred and eight parents answered the questionnaire.