ERF for heat exposure and morbidity

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Moderator:Virpi Kollanus (see all)

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Scope

Exposure-response relationship for short-term ambient heat exposure and morbidity.

Dimensions and boundaries relevant for the variable

Cause of morbidity
Country/other geographic area (differences in heat exposure/effects due to climate, physiological, cultural or behavioral factors)
Age of exposed population

PHEWE-project ^[1]

↑ Michelozzi P., Accetta G., De Sario M., D'Ippoliti D., Marino C., Baccini M., Biggeri A., Anderson H.R., Katsoyanni K., Ballester F., Bisanti L., Cadum E., Forsberg B., Forastiere F., Goodman P.G., Hojs A., Kirchmayer U., Medina S., Paldy A., Schindler C., Sunyer J. & Perucci C.A. High Temperature and Hospitalizations for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Causes in 12 European Cities. An J Respir Crit Care Med 2009, 179: 383-389.