Trends and determinants of excess winter mortality in New Zealand: 1980 to 2000

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although many countries experience an increase in mortality during winter, the magnitude of this increase varies considerably, suggesting that some winter excess may be avoidable. Conflicting evidence has been presented on the role o...

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Main Authors: Hales Simon, Baker Michael G, Davie Gabrielle S, Carlin John B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/263