FMD Epidemiological Trends in Africa: 100-Year Systematic Review (1924–2024)

Adebayo Sopeju compiled this dataset through a systematic review of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) research in Africa spanning 100 years (1924–2024). It tracks long-term patterns in serotype circulation, ecological factors, and cross-border spread across the continent. The data includes standardized quality assessments for each source based on a 12-point scoring system.

Use Cases

• Modeling the historical spread of FMD serotypes across African borders
• Correlating ecological factors with FMD distribution patterns over time
• Filtering epidemiological data by quality scores (High, Moderate, Low) for meta-analyses

Strengths

• 100-year longitudinal coverage (1924–2024)
• Standardized quality scoring system (0-12 points) for source reliability
• Continental-scale geographic scope covering Africa

Limitations

• Historical data from 1924 may lack the diagnostic precision of modern laboratory methods
• Potential geographic bias toward regions with higher research output or surveillance infrastructure

Provenance

Source

Adebayo Sopeju, Harvard Dataverse

Collection Method

Systematic review of literature and validated laboratory/field sampling reports

Time Range

1924-2024

Freshness

Last updated March 2026; covers data up to 2024.

Geography

Africa