scholarly journals Extreme heat? Precision analysis?

1955 ◽  
Vol 33 (27) ◽  
pp. 2807
2007 ◽  
Vol 14B (6) ◽  
pp. 423-430
Author(s):  
Ji-Hye Jeon ◽  
Ji-Hoon Na ◽  
Yoon-Gi Yang ◽  
Byeong-Ha Lee ◽  
Chang-Su Lee

2021 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 106441
Author(s):  
Mathilde Pascal ◽  
Sarah Goria ◽  
Vérène Wagner ◽  
Marine Sabastia ◽  
Agnès Guillet ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 280-280
Author(s):  
Mei Liu ◽  
Carol Buller ◽  
Barbara Polivka ◽  
Terri Woodburn ◽  
Mark Jakubauskas ◽  
...  

Abstract Studies have suggested that extreme weather events have differential effects by age. By leveraging electronic medical records, we aim to analyze the environmental influence of extreme heat on the health of older adults. From our healthcare system’s de-identified data warehouse, we extracted a retrospective cohort of 108,192 patients who were ≥65 years of age as of 1/1/2018 with pre-existing chronic conditions including diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. Extreme heat event period was defined as 5/1/2018 to 9/1/2018 (79 days with temperature ≥90o; 15 days of moderately poor/poor air quality index (AQI) [≥75] values) and the comparison period was defined as 5/1/2019 to 9/1/2019 (51 days with temperature ≥90o; 0 days with moderately poor/poor AQI values) in the Kansas City area. We randomly partitioned the study cohort into two sets and demonstrated the two patient sets were statistically similar (p>0.05) with respect to their demographic and underlying health conditions. Finally, we compared the respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal health outcomes between the 2018 and the 2019 cohorts. Most patients were Caucasians, female and had comorbid conditions. Results showed significantly higher number of all-cause emergency department visits (p=0.04) and outpatient visits (p=<.001) during the extreme heat event period in 2018. Analyses also showed significantly higher number of outpatient visits due to upper respiratory diseases (p=0.008) and acute renal failure (p=0.01) in 2018. In conclusion, extreme heat increased use of healthcare services in older adults with chronic conditions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1952 (4) ◽  
pp. 042132
Author(s):  
Lihua Ma ◽  
Xiaolan Wang ◽  
Feng Pang ◽  
Ting Kong
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2021 ◽  
pp. 462379
Author(s):  
C.R. Bernau ◽  
R.C. Jäpel ◽  
J.W. Hübbers ◽  
S. Nölting ◽  
P. Opdensteinen ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 969-978
Author(s):  
Taya L. Farugia ◽  
Carla Cuni-Lopez ◽  
Anthony R. White

Australia often experiences natural disasters and extreme weather conditions such as: flooding, sandstorms, heatwaves, and bushfires (also known as wildfires or forest fires). The proportion of the Australian population aged 65 years and over is increasing, alongside the severity and frequency of extreme weather conditions and natural disasters. Extreme heat can affect the entire population but particularly at the extremes of life, and patients with morbidities. Frequently identified as a vulnerable demographic in natural disasters, there is limited research on older adults and their capacity to deal with extreme heat and bushfires. There is a considerable amount of literature that suggests a significant association between mental disorders such as dementia, and increased vulnerability to extreme heat. The prevalence rate for dementia is estimated at 30%by age 85 years, but there has been limited research on the effects extreme heat and bushfires have on individuals living with dementia. This review explores the differential diagnosis of dementia, the Australian climate, and the potential impact Australia’s extreme heat and bushfires have on individuals from vulnerable communities including low socioeconomic status Indigenous and Non-Indigenous populations living with dementia, in both metropolitan and rural communities. Furthermore, we investigate possible prevention strategies and provide suggestions for future research on the topic of Australian bushfires and heatwaves and their impact on people living with dementia. This paper includes recommendations to ensure rural communities have access to appropriate support services, medical treatment, awareness, and information surrounding dementia.


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