Effects of extreme temperatures on cardiovascular emergency hospitalizations in a Mediterranean region: a self-controlled case series study

Effects of extreme temperatures on cardiovascular emergency hospitalizations in a Mediterranean region: a self-controlled case series study

Abstract Background Cold spells and heatwaves increase mortality. However little is known about the effect of heatwaves or cold spells on cardiovascular morbidity. This study aims to assess the effect of cold spells and heatwaves on cardiovascular diseases in a Mediterranean region (Catalonia, South...

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Main Authors: Anna Ponjoan, Jordi Blanch, Lia Alves-Cabratosa, Ruth Martí-Lluch, Marc Comas-Cufí, Dídac Parramon, María del Mar Garcia-Gil, Rafel Ramos, Irene Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Cold snap
Heat
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Heart failure
Climate change
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-017-0238-0

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