Pattern and determinants of hospitalization during heat waves: an ecologic study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Numerous studies have investigated mortality during a heatwave, while few have quantified heat associated morbidity. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between hospital admissions and intensity, duration and timing of heatwa...

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Main Authors: Milan Giovanni, Visentin Cristiana, Fedeli Ugo, Mastrangelo Giuseppe, Fadda Emanuela, Spolaore Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/200