Impact of Heat Wave Definitions on the Added Effect of Heat Waves on Cardiovascular Mortality in Beijing, China

Heat waves are associated with increased mortality, however, few studies have examined the added effect of heat waves. Moreover, there is limited evidence for the influence of different heat wave definitions (HWs) on cardiovascular mortality in Beijing, the capital of China. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Wentan Dong, Qiang Zeng, Yue Ma, Guoxing Li, Xiaochuan Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/9/933