Research Article

Ecoepidemiology of Chagas Disease in a Biological Corridor in Southeastern Mexico: A Promising Approach to Understand the Risk of Chagas Disease

Table 4

Characteristics of dwellings that have been associated with risk of infestation by kissing bugs.

Risk factor%

Homes with tile roof0.9
Homes with adobe walls2.3
Dwellings with dirty floors1.9
Presence of animals in the dwelling74.1
Presence of materials in the peridomicile63.2
No frequent cleaning of the peridomicile2.31
No mosquito netting screens on the windows50.5
Lack of fumigation of the dwelling38.4
Firewood transported to the house16.67