Trends and determinants of excess winter mortality in New Zealand: 1980 to 2000

• Main Authors: Hales Simon (Author), Baker Michael G (Author), Davie Gabrielle S (Author), Carlin John B (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although many countries experience an increase in mortality during winter, the magnitude of this increase varies considerably, suggesting that some winter excess may be avoidable. Conflicting evidence has been presented on the role o...