Katarina L. Matthes
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View article: Prenatal exposure to extreme temperatures and neonatal health in Lausanne 1909 to 1912
Prenatal exposure to extreme temperatures and neonatal health in Lausanne 1909 to 1912 Open
Background Extreme temperatures are increasingly recognized as risk factors for maternal and neonatal health, but historical evidence remains scarce. This study investigates the association between prenatal exposure to extreme heat and col…
View article: Reconstructing the spread of measles in the 20th century: an epidemiological analysis of the period prior to the introduction of vaccination in Switzerland
Reconstructing the spread of measles in the 20th century: an epidemiological analysis of the period prior to the introduction of vaccination in Switzerland Open
In the early 20th century, measles posed a much greater threat to children than it does today in the present age of effective vaccination. The aim of this study is to quantify historical measles-related mortality, morbidity, and case fatal…
View article: An ancient influenza genome from Switzerland allows deeper insights into host adaptation during the 1918 flu pandemic in Europe
An ancient influenza genome from Switzerland allows deeper insights into host adaptation during the 1918 flu pandemic in Europe Open
View article: Fertility dynamics through historical pandemics and COVID-19 in Switzerland, 1871–2022
Fertility dynamics through historical pandemics and COVID-19 in Switzerland, 1871–2022 Open
We follow general fertility rates (GFRs) in Switzerland up to 2022, with a focus on their dynamics during and after pandemics. Historical influenza pandemics (1889-90, 1918-20, 1957) have consistently led to temporary declines in births be…
View article: Is height loss in adulthood associated with health in later life among the 1946 UK Birth Cohort (NSHD) participants?
Is height loss in adulthood associated with health in later life among the 1946 UK Birth Cohort (NSHD) participants? Open
View article: Retrospective modelling of the disease and mortality burden of the 1918–1920 influenza pandemic in Zurich, Switzerland
Retrospective modelling of the disease and mortality burden of the 1918–1920 influenza pandemic in Zurich, Switzerland Open
Our study emphasizes the need to analyse a pandemic's disease burden comprehensively, beyond mortality. It highlights the importance of considering incidence, hospitalizations, and work absences as distinct but related aspects of disease i…
View article: Maternal influenza-like illness and neonatal health during the 1918 influenza pandemic in a Swiss city
Maternal influenza-like illness and neonatal health during the 1918 influenza pandemic in a Swiss city Open
Background Exposure to the 1918 influenza pandemic may have been associated with preterm birth (<37 weeks). Other outcomes, such as infant size or weight, have rarely been explored. Objective To estimate whether in utero exposure to matern…
View article: Spatial pattern of all cause excess mortality in Swiss districts during the pandemic years 1890, 1918 and 2020
Spatial pattern of all cause excess mortality in Swiss districts during the pandemic years 1890, 1918 and 2020 Open
Every pandemic is embedded in specific spatial and temporal context. However, spatial patterns have almost always only been considered in the context of one individual pandemic. Until now, there has been limited consideration of spatial si…
View article: The Need to Analyse Historical Mortality Data to Understand the Causes of Today’s Health Inequalities
The Need to Analyse Historical Mortality Data to Understand the Causes of Today’s Health Inequalities Open
The Need to Analyse Historical Mortality Data to Understand the Causes of Today's Health Inequalities
View article: Health of singleton neonates in Switzerland through time and crises: a cross-sectional study at the population level, 2007-2022
Health of singleton neonates in Switzerland through time and crises: a cross-sectional study at the population level, 2007-2022 Open
View article: (Re-)modelling of the disease and mortality burden of the 1918-1920 influenza pandemic in Zurich, Switzerland
(Re-)modelling of the disease and mortality burden of the 1918-1920 influenza pandemic in Zurich, Switzerland Open
Background Our study aims to enhance future pandemic preparedness by integrating lessons from historical pandemics, focusing on the multidimensional analysis of past outbreaks. It addresses the gap in existing modelling studies by combinin…
View article: Spatial pattern of all cause excess mortality in Swiss districts during the pandemic years 1890, 1918 and 2020
Spatial pattern of all cause excess mortality in Swiss districts during the pandemic years 1890, 1918 and 2020 Open
Background Every pandemic is embedded in specific spatial and temporal context. However, spatial patterns have almost always only been considered in the context of one individual pandemic. Until now, there has been limited consideration of…
View article: The health and demographic impacts of the “Russian flu” pandemic in Switzerland in 1889/1890 and in the years thereafter
The health and demographic impacts of the “Russian flu” pandemic in Switzerland in 1889/1890 and in the years thereafter Open
Our study aims to enhance future pandemic preparedness by leveraging insights from historical pandemics, focusing on the multidimensional analysis of past outbreaks. In this study, we digitised and analysed for the first time aggregated mo…
View article: Data for "The ups and downs of birth rate in Switzerland 2020 to 2023 in a historical context"
Data for "The ups and downs of birth rate in Switzerland 2020 to 2023 in a historical context" Open
The data contains the aggregated birth data and the Swiss population figures for total births and several subgroups (Language Region, Swiss vs non-Swiss, etc) . Subgroups have existed since 1987 and the number of parities since 2005. For 2…
View article: Data for "Fertility dynamics through historical pandemics and COVID-19 in Switzerland, 1871-2022"
Data for "Fertility dynamics through historical pandemics and COVID-19 in Switzerland, 1871-2022" Open
The data contains the aggregated birth data and the Swiss population figures for total births and several subgroups (Language Region, Swiss vs non-Swiss, etc) . Subgroups have existed since 1987 and the number of parities since 2005.
View article: The remarkable ups and downs of birth rate in Switzerland 2020 to 2023 in a historical context
The remarkable ups and downs of birth rate in Switzerland 2020 to 2023 in a historical context Open
We follow population trends in the monthly birth rate in Switzerland almost up to the present and place the latest developments in a historical context. Birth rates in 2022 were the lowest since the 1870s, and the trend is continuing in 20…
View article: Height loss in adulthood is associated with health outcomes in later life in men and women enrolled in the 1946 UK Birth Cohort (NSHD)
Height loss in adulthood is associated with health outcomes in later life in men and women enrolled in the 1946 UK Birth Cohort (NSHD) Open
Objective To investigate the relationship between height in childhood and relative height loss in adult-hood, and to examine the association between height loss and health at age 69. Design Cohort study. Setting Data from one of the oldest…
View article: Health of neonates born in the maternity hospital in Bern, Switzerland, 1880–1900 and 1914–1922
Health of neonates born in the maternity hospital in Bern, Switzerland, 1880–1900 and 1914–1922 Open
The identification of factors impeding normal fetal development and growth is crucial for improving neonatal health. Historical studies are relevant because they show which parameters have influenced neonatal health in the past in order to…
View article: Associations between 3D surface scanner derived anthropometric measurements and body composition in a cross-sectional study
Associations between 3D surface scanner derived anthropometric measurements and body composition in a cross-sectional study Open
View article: From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza-like illness incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918–1924
From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza-like illness incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918–1924 Open
View article: Intergenerational transmission of height in a historical population: From taller mothers to larger offspring at birth (and as adults)
Intergenerational transmission of height in a historical population: From taller mothers to larger offspring at birth (and as adults) Open
Changes in growth and height reflect changes in nutritional status and health. The systematic surveillance of growth can suggest areas for interventions. Moreover, phenotypic variation has a strong intergenerational component. There is a l…
View article: All cause mortality and morbidity from Influenza in the City and the Canton of Zurich, 1910-1970
All cause mortality and morbidity from Influenza in the City and the Canton of Zurich, 1910-1970 Open
Contact: PD Dr. Kaspar Staub [email protected] For the LEAD Hub we digitized and analyzed the following historical demographic and epidemiological data for the city and the canton of Zurich the first time: Since the …
View article: Mortality and morbidity from Influenza in Swiss cantons, 1953-1958
Mortality and morbidity from Influenza in Swiss cantons, 1953-1958 Open
Contact: PD Dr. Kaspar Staub [email protected] Description: For the LEAD Hub, we digitized and analyzed the following historical demographic and epidemiological data for all Swiss ca…
View article: Mortality and morbidity from Influenza in Swiss cantons, 1953-1958
Mortality and morbidity from Influenza in Swiss cantons, 1953-1958 Open
Contact: PD Dr. Kaspar Staub [email protected] Description: For the LEAD Hub, we digitized and analyzed the following historical demographic and epidemiological data for all Swiss ca…
View article: All cause mortality and morbidity from Influenza in the City and the Canton of Zurich, 1910-1970
All cause mortality and morbidity from Influenza in the City and the Canton of Zurich, 1910-1970 Open
Contact: PD Dr. Kaspar Staub [email protected] For the LEAD Hub we digitized and analyzed the following historical demographic and epidemiological data for the city and the canton of Zurich the first time: Since the …
View article: Reinfections and Cross-Protection in the 1918/19 Influenza Pandemic: Revisiting a Survey Among Male and Female Factory Workers
Reinfections and Cross-Protection in the 1918/19 Influenza Pandemic: Revisiting a Survey Among Male and Female Factory Workers Open
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic highlights questions regarding reinfections and immunity resulting from vaccination and/or previous illness. Studies addressing related questions for historical pandemics are limited. Methods: We revisit a…
View article: Long-term mortality effects of century crises: A warning from the past for the decades after COVID-19?
Long-term mortality effects of century crises: A warning from the past for the decades after COVID-19? Open
View article: Data for "From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza-like-illness incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918-1924"
Data for "From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza-like-illness incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918-1924" Open
Datasets underlying the analysis of the paper: "From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918-1924" Cofactors_1918.xlsx : Ecological cofactors for each bernese municipil…
View article: Data for "From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza-like-illness incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918-1924"
Data for "From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza-like-illness incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918-1924" Open
Datasets underlying the analysis of the paper: "From pandemic to endemic: Spatial-temporal patterns of influenza incidence in a Swiss canton, 1918-1924" Cofactors_1918.xlsx : Ecological cofactors for each bernese municipil…
View article: Data for "Nonagenarian men and women in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century: Inspecting verified outliers at the top end of the historical age distribution"
Data for "Nonagenarian men and women in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century: Inspecting verified outliers at the top end of the historical age distribution" Open
Datasets underlying the analysis of the paper: "Nonagenarian men and women in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century: Inspecting verified outliers at the top end of the historical age distribution" Data_1888_1900.xlsx …