High temperature and hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory causes in 12 European cities.

P, Michelozzi; G, Accetta; Sario M, De; D, D'Ippoliti; C, Marino; M, Baccini; A, Biggeri; HR, Anderson; K, Katsouyanni; F, Ballester; L, Bisanti; E, Cadum; B, Forsberg; F, Forastiere; PG, Goodman; A, Hojs; U, Kirchmayer; S, Medina; A, Paldy; C, Schindler; J, Sunyer; CA, Perucci

doi:10.1164/rccm.200802-217oc

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High temperature and hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory causes in 12 European cities.

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Michelozzi P

Accetta G

De Sario M

Abstract

<h4>Rationale</h4>Episode analyses of heat waves have documented a comparatively higher impact on mortality than on morbidity (hospital admissions) in European cities. The evidence from daily time series studies is scarce and inconsistent.<h4>Objectives</h4>To evaluate the impact of high environment...

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