The influence of temperature on mortality and its Lag effect: a study in four Chinese cities with different latitudes

Abstract Background Global climate change is one of the most serious environmental issues faced by humanity, and the resultant change in frequency and intensity of heat waves and cold spells could increase mortality. The influence of temperature on human health could be immediate or delayed. Latitud...

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Main Authors: Junzhe Bao, Zhenkun Wang, Chuanhua Yu, Xudong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3031-z