Temperature-sensitive morbidity indicator: consequence from the increased ambulance dispatches associated with heat and cold exposure
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-021-02143-8
Abstract: Current development of temperature-related health early warning systems mainly arises from knowledge of temperature-related mortality or hospital-based morbidity. However, due to the delay in data reporting and limits in hospital capacity, these indicators cannot be… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; cold exposure; health; ambulance ... See more keywords
Effects of high ambient temperature on ambulance dispatches in different age groups in Fukuoka, Japan
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2018.1437882
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: The elderly population has been the primary target of intervention to prevent heat-related illnesses. According to the literature, the highest risks have been observed among the elderly in the temperature–mortality relationship. However, findings… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; age; age groups; temperature ambulance ... See more keywords
Trends in ambulance dispatches related to heat illness from 2010 to 2019: An ecological study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275641
Abstract: Heatstroke is a serious heat-related illness that can even cause death. Heat alert systems play an important role in reducing the number of patients experiencing heat illness, as they encourage preventive actions such as the… read more here.
Keywords: adrhi; dispatches related; hazard classification; ambulance dispatches ... See more keywords