Changes in the effects of heat on mortality among the elderly from 1998–2010: results from a multicenter time series study in Italy

Changes in the effects of heat on mortality among the elderly from 1998–2010: results from a multicenter time series study in Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This multicenter study is aimed at estimating changes in the effect of high temperatures on elderly mortality before and after the 2003 heat waves and following the introduction of heat prevention activities.</p> <p>Metho...

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Main Authors: Schifano Patrizia, Leone Michela, De Sario Manuela, de’Donato Francesca, Bargagli Anna, D’Ippoliti Daniela, Marino Claudia, Michelozzi Paola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Prevention plan
Heat
Non linear model
Mortality
Elderly
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/58

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