Susceptibility to heat wave-related mortality: a follow-up study of a cohort of elderly in Rome

• Main Authors: Marino Claudia (Author), Michelozzi Paola (Author), De Sario Manuela (Author), Cappai Giovanna (Author), Schifano Patrizia (Author), Bargagli Anna (Author), Perucci Carlo A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Few studies have identified specific factors that increase mortality during heat waves. This study investigated socio-demographic characteristics and pre-existing medical conditions as effect modifiers of the risk of dying during hea...