Mary Helander's data slice on lyme disease is featured in Pest Control Technology
May 17, 2021
Lerner Graduate Fellow Mary "Emmy" Helander authored a data slice titled, Lyme Disease in the U.S.: Where is Risk Highest?, which was featured in this Pest Control Technology article. Some key takeaways are:
- Over 30,000 Lyme disease cases are reported in the U.S. each year.
- Lyme disease incidence is highest in the Northeast and upper Midwest.
- Clear, concise, consistent and ongoing public health messaging, in addition to accurate county and state-level reporting and surveillance, are key to combatting Lyme disease.
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