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American Journal of Health Economics
Winter 2016, Vol. 2, No. 1, Pages 125-143
Using county-level Vital Statistics of the United States data from 1974 to
2009, we employ a differences-in-differences framework comparing influenza
mortality rates in Bowl-participating counties to nonparticipants. We
estimate having a local team in the Super Bowl caused an 18 percent increase
in influenza deaths for the population over age 65. Results are most
pronounced in years when the dominant influenza strain is more virulent, or
when the Super Bowl occurs closer to the peak of influenza season. We find
no impacts on influenza mortality in hosting cities. Our findings suggest
mitigating transmission at gatherings related to large spectator events
could have substantial returns for public health. |
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