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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Literature-Informed Synthetic Community Health Worker iCCM Triage Dataset
=========================================================================
Generates realistic synthetic datasets of sick child assessments by community
health workers (CHWs) using integrated Community Case Management (iCCM)
protocols. Children aged 2-59 months presenting with acute illness at
community level in LMIC settings.
iCCM covers three core conditions:
- Malaria (fever + RDT)
- Pneumonia (cough + fast breathing)
- Diarrhoea (loose stools + dehydration assessment)
Plus danger sign assessment for referral decisions.
DAG (Sampling Order):
1. age_months, sex (roots)
2. presenting_complaint (from prevalence)
3. true_diagnosis (conditional on complaint + scenario)
4. symptoms & signs (conditional on diagnosis)
5. rdt_result (conditional on malaria status + test performance)
6. respiratory_rate, fast_breathing (conditional on pneumonia)
7. muac_cm (age-conditional, used for malnutrition screening)
8. danger_signs (conditional on severity)
9. chw_classification (iCCM algorithm output)
10. chw_action (treat/refer)
References:
-----------
[1] WHO/UNICEF (2012). Caring for the sick child in the community. Geneva.
[2] WHO/UNICEF (2014). Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM):
Evidence review. Geneva.
[3] Marsh DR, et al. (2012). Introduction to a special supplement on iCCM.
Am J Trop Med Hyg, 87(5 Suppl):1-5.
[4] Druetz T, et al. (2015). Impact of iCCM on child mortality: a systematic
review. Paediatrics & International Child Health, 35(1):18-29.
[5] WHO (2023). World Malaria Report 2023. Geneva.
[6] UNICEF (2019). Diarrhoea treatment guidelines. New York.
[7] WHO (2014). Revised WHO classification and treatment of pneumonia in
children at health facilities. Geneva.
[8] DHS/MICS Program. Treatment-seeking and CHW utilization data.
"""
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import argparse
import os
# ============================================================
# SECTION 1: Literature-Informed Parameters
# ============================================================
SCENARIOS = {
'low_burden': {
'description': 'Lower burden LMIC community (e.g., urban peri-urban)',
'malaria_pct': 0.20, # Of presenting children
'pneumonia_pct': 0.15,
'diarrhoea_pct': 0.25,
'mixed_pct': 0.08, # Multiple conditions
'other_febrile_pct': 0.32, # Other/viral
'danger_sign_rate': 0.04, # Need referral
'malnutrition_sam_rate': 0.02,
'malnutrition_mam_rate': 0.05,
},
'moderate_burden': {
'description': 'Average LMIC community (e.g., rural Kenya, Senegal)',
'malaria_pct': 0.35,
'pneumonia_pct': 0.18,
'diarrhoea_pct': 0.22,
'mixed_pct': 0.10,
'other_febrile_pct': 0.15,
'danger_sign_rate': 0.07,
'malnutrition_sam_rate': 0.04,
'malnutrition_mam_rate': 0.08,
},
'high_burden': {
'description': 'High burden / conflict (e.g., Sahel, DRC)',
'malaria_pct': 0.45,
'pneumonia_pct': 0.20,
'diarrhoea_pct': 0.18,
'mixed_pct': 0.12,
'other_febrile_pct': 0.05,
'danger_sign_rate': 0.12,
'malnutrition_sam_rate': 0.08,
'malnutrition_mam_rate': 0.12,
},
}
# --- RDT Performance (same as malaria dataset) ---
RDT_SENSITIVITY = 0.93
RDT_SPECIFICITY = 0.95
# --- Respiratory rate thresholds (WHO/UNICEF iCCM) ---
# Fast breathing: ≥50 breaths/min (2-11 months), ≥40 (12-59 months)
RR_PNEUMONIA = {'mean': 56, 'sd': 8} # Pneumonia cases
RR_NORMAL = {'mean': 32, 'sd': 6} # Non-pneumonia
# --- MUAC reference ---
MUAC_NORMAL = {'mean': 14.8, 'sd': 1.2}
MUAC_MAM = {'mean': 12.0, 'sd': 0.3} # 11.5-12.4 cm
MUAC_SAM = {'mean': 10.8, 'sd': 0.5} # <11.5 cm
# ============================================================
# SECTION 2: Main Generator
# ============================================================
def generate_iccm_dataset(n=10000, seed=42, scenario='moderate_burden'):
rng = np.random.default_rng(seed)
sc = SCENARIOS[scenario]
# ── Step 1: Demographics ──
sex = rng.choice(['M', 'F'], size=n, p=[0.512, 0.488])
age_months = rng.integers(2, 60, size=n)
# ── Step 2: True diagnosis ──
diag_probs = [sc['malaria_pct'], sc['pneumonia_pct'], sc['diarrhoea_pct'],
sc['mixed_pct'], sc['other_febrile_pct']]
diagnoses = ['malaria', 'pneumonia', 'diarrhoea', 'mixed', 'other_febrile']
true_diagnosis = rng.choice(diagnoses, size=n, p=diag_probs)
# Mixed = malaria + pneumonia or malaria + diarrhoea
mixed_type = np.array(['none'] * n, dtype=object)
for i in range(n):
if true_diagnosis[i] == 'mixed':
mixed_type[i] = rng.choice(['malaria_pneumonia', 'malaria_diarrhoea'],
p=[0.55, 0.45])
# ── Step 3: Fever ──
fever = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
temperature = np.zeros(n)
for i in range(n):
if true_diagnosis[i] in ('malaria', 'other_febrile'):
fever[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.88 else 0
elif true_diagnosis[i] == 'pneumonia':
fever[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.65 else 0
elif true_diagnosis[i] == 'diarrhoea':
fever[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.35 else 0
elif true_diagnosis[i] == 'mixed':
fever[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.90 else 0
if fever[i]:
temperature[i] = rng.normal(38.6, 0.7)
else:
temperature[i] = rng.normal(37.0, 0.3)
temperature = np.clip(np.round(temperature, 1), 35.5, 41.5)
fever_duration_days = np.where(fever, np.clip(rng.poisson(3, n), 1, 14), 0)
# ── Step 4: Cough & respiratory signs ──
cough = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
respiratory_rate = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
for i in range(n):
has_resp = true_diagnosis[i] == 'pneumonia' or \
(true_diagnosis[i] == 'mixed' and 'pneumonia' in mixed_type[i])
if has_resp:
cough[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.90 else 0
respiratory_rate[i] = max(15, int(rng.normal(RR_PNEUMONIA['mean'], RR_PNEUMONIA['sd'])))
else:
cough[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.25 else 0
respiratory_rate[i] = max(15, int(rng.normal(RR_NORMAL['mean'], RR_NORMAL['sd'])))
# Fast breathing classification (WHO iCCM)
fast_breathing = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
for i in range(n):
threshold = 50 if age_months[i] < 12 else 40
fast_breathing[i] = 1 if respiratory_rate[i] >= threshold else 0
# ── Step 5: Diarrhoea signs ──
diarrhoea = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
diarrhoea_days = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
blood_in_stool = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
dehydration_status = np.array(['none'] * n, dtype=object)
for i in range(n):
has_diarr = true_diagnosis[i] == 'diarrhoea' or \
(true_diagnosis[i] == 'mixed' and 'diarrhoea' in mixed_type[i])
if has_diarr:
diarrhoea[i] = 1
diarrhoea_days[i] = max(1, rng.poisson(4))
blood_in_stool[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.08 else 0
r = rng.random()
if r < 0.10:
dehydration_status[i] = 'severe'
elif r < 0.35:
dehydration_status[i] = 'some'
else:
dehydration_status[i] = 'none'
else:
diarrhoea[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.08 else 0
if diarrhoea[i]:
diarrhoea_days[i] = max(1, rng.poisson(2))
diarrhoea_days = np.clip(diarrhoea_days, 0, 21)
# ── Step 6: RDT result ──
has_malaria = np.array([
true_diagnosis[i] == 'malaria' or
(true_diagnosis[i] == 'mixed' and 'malaria' in mixed_type[i])
for i in range(n)
])
rdt_result = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
for i in range(n):
if has_malaria[i]:
rdt_result[i] = 1 if rng.random() < RDT_SENSITIVITY else 0
else:
rdt_result[i] = 1 if rng.random() < (1 - RDT_SPECIFICITY) else 0
# ── Step 7: MUAC ──
muac = np.zeros(n)
nutrition_status = np.array(['normal'] * n, dtype=object)
for i in range(n):
r = rng.random()
if r < sc['malnutrition_sam_rate']:
muac[i] = rng.normal(MUAC_SAM['mean'], MUAC_SAM['sd'])
nutrition_status[i] = 'SAM'
elif r < sc['malnutrition_sam_rate'] + sc['malnutrition_mam_rate']:
muac[i] = rng.normal(MUAC_MAM['mean'], MUAC_MAM['sd'])
nutrition_status[i] = 'MAM'
else:
muac[i] = rng.normal(MUAC_NORMAL['mean'], MUAC_NORMAL['sd'])
muac = np.clip(np.round(muac, 1), 7.0, 20.0)
# Reconcile MUAC with nutrition status
nutrition_status = np.where(muac < 11.5, 'SAM',
np.where(muac < 12.5, 'MAM', 'normal'))
# ── Step 8: Danger signs (WHO/UNICEF iCCM) ──
unable_to_drink = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
vomiting_everything = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
convulsions = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
lethargic_unconscious = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
chest_indrawing = np.zeros(n, dtype=int)
for i in range(n):
is_severe = rng.random() < sc['danger_sign_rate']
# More likely with younger children, malnourished
if age_months[i] < 12:
is_severe = is_severe or rng.random() < sc['danger_sign_rate'] * 0.5
if nutrition_status[i] == 'SAM':
is_severe = is_severe or rng.random() < 0.15
if is_severe:
unable_to_drink[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.45 else 0
vomiting_everything[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.40 else 0
convulsions[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.20 else 0
lethargic_unconscious[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.25 else 0
chest_indrawing[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.35 else 0
else:
# Occasional isolated signs in non-severe
vomiting_everything[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.02 else 0
chest_indrawing[i] = 1 if rng.random() < 0.01 else 0
any_danger_sign = ((unable_to_drink + vomiting_everything + convulsions +
lethargic_unconscious + chest_indrawing) > 0).astype(int)
# ── Step 9: CHW classification (iCCM algorithm) ──
chw_classification = np.array(['other'] * n, dtype=object)
for i in range(n):
classifications = []
if rdt_result[i] == 1:
classifications.append('malaria')
if cough[i] and fast_breathing[i]:
classifications.append('pneumonia')
if diarrhoea[i]:
classifications.append('diarrhoea')
if nutrition_status[i] == 'SAM':
classifications.append('severe_malnutrition')
if len(classifications) == 0:
chw_classification[i] = 'other_febrile' if fever[i] else 'well_child'
elif len(classifications) == 1:
chw_classification[i] = classifications[0]
else:
chw_classification[i] = '+'.join(sorted(classifications))
# ── Step 10: CHW action ──
chw_action = np.array(['treat_at_community'] * n, dtype=object)
for i in range(n):
if any_danger_sign[i]:
chw_action[i] = 'refer_urgently'
elif nutrition_status[i] == 'SAM':
chw_action[i] = 'refer_urgently'
elif dehydration_status[i] == 'severe':
chw_action[i] = 'refer_urgently'
elif age_months[i] < 2:
chw_action[i] = 'refer_urgently' # Very young infant
elif rdt_result[i] and fast_breathing[i]:
chw_action[i] = 'treat_and_refer'
elif blood_in_stool[i]:
chw_action[i] = 'refer'
# Treatment given
act_given = ((rdt_result == 1) & (chw_action != 'refer_urgently')).astype(int)
amoxicillin_given = ((cough == 1) & (fast_breathing == 1) &
(chw_action != 'refer_urgently')).astype(int)
ors_given = ((diarrhoea == 1) & (chw_action != 'refer_urgently')).astype(int)
zinc_given = ors_given.copy()
# ── Assemble DataFrame ──
df = pd.DataFrame({
'id': np.arange(1, n + 1),
'age_months': age_months,
'sex': sex,
'fever': fever,
'temperature_c': temperature,
'fever_duration_days': fever_duration_days,
'cough': cough,
'respiratory_rate_bpm': respiratory_rate,
'fast_breathing': fast_breathing,
'chest_indrawing': chest_indrawing,
'diarrhoea': diarrhoea,
'diarrhoea_duration_days': diarrhoea_days,
'blood_in_stool': blood_in_stool,
'dehydration_status': dehydration_status,
'rdt_result': rdt_result,
'muac_cm': muac,
'nutrition_status': nutrition_status,
'unable_to_drink': unable_to_drink,
'vomiting_everything': vomiting_everything,
'convulsions': convulsions,
'lethargic_unconscious': lethargic_unconscious,
'any_danger_sign': any_danger_sign,
'true_diagnosis': true_diagnosis,
'chw_classification': chw_classification,
'chw_action': chw_action,
'act_given': act_given,
'amoxicillin_given': amoxicillin_given,
'ors_given': ors_given,
'zinc_given': zinc_given,
})
# ── Print summary ──
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f"iCCM CHW Triage — {scenario} (n={n}, seed={seed})")
print(f"{'='*60}")
print(f"\nTrue diagnosis:")
for d in diagnoses:
print(f" {d:20s}: {(true_diagnosis==d).mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"\nRDT+: {rdt_result.mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"Fast breathing: {fast_breathing.mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"Diarrhoea: {(diarrhoea==1).mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"Any danger sign: {any_danger_sign.mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"SAM: {(nutrition_status=='SAM').mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"Referral rate: {np.mean(['refer' in str(a) for a in chw_action])*100:.1f}%")
print(f"ACT given: {act_given.mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"Amoxicillin given: {amoxicillin_given.mean()*100:.1f}%")
print(f"ORS given: {ors_given.mean()*100:.1f}%")
return df
# ============================================================
# SECTION 3: CLI Entry Point
# ============================================================
if __name__ == '__main__':
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description='Generate synthetic iCCM CHW triage dataset')
parser.add_argument('--scenario', type=str, default='moderate_burden',
choices=list(SCENARIOS.keys()))
parser.add_argument('--n', type=int, default=10000)
parser.add_argument('--seed', type=int, default=42)
parser.add_argument('--output', type=str, default=None)
parser.add_argument('--all-scenarios', action='store_true')
args = parser.parse_args()
os.makedirs('data', exist_ok=True)
if args.all_scenarios:
for sc_name in SCENARIOS:
df = generate_iccm_dataset(n=args.n, seed=args.seed, scenario=sc_name)
out = os.path.join('data', f'iccm_{sc_name}.csv')
df.to_csv(out, index=False)
print(f" → Saved to {out}\n")
else:
df = generate_iccm_dataset(n=args.n, seed=args.seed, scenario=args.scenario)
out = args.output or os.path.join('data', f'iccm_{args.scenario}.csv')
df.to_csv(out, index=False)
print(f" → Saved to {out}")