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

• Main Authors: Milan Giovanni (Author), Visentin Cristiana (Author), Fedeli Ugo (Author), Mastrangelo Giuseppe (Author), Fadda Emanuela (Author), Spolaore Paolo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...