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

• Main Authors: Schifano Patrizia (Author), Leone Michela (Author), De Sario Manuela (Author), de'Donato Francesca (Author), Bargagli Anna (Author), D'Ippoliti Daniela (Author), Marino Claudia (Author), Michelozzi Paola (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...