As epidemiological evidence from time-series studies has played a critical role in public health authorities’ decision
making, accurate modeling epidemiological data offered by the proposed NFGF helps to estimate the burden of
infectious diseases precisely, assess health risks of the communities and further bring great benefits in protecting
the public’s health. Based on accurate forecasts, public health authorities can evaluate disease trends better, assess
the efficiency of control and prevention measures more accurately, allocate resources appropriately and thus reduce
financial and human costs, and further devise prevention strategies and establish public health policies effectively.