Evaluation of the Effects of Thermal Comfort Conditions on Cardiovascular Diseases in Amasya City, Turkey

Çağlak, Savaş

doi:10.1007/s10389-022-01773-5

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“…Equation (3) of Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was considered to carry out a correlation [69][70][71][72] of the WBGT, SET, PT, PET and mPET indices with the UTCI index:…”

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Assessment of Outdoor Thermal Comfort in a Hot Summer Region of Europe

Sánchez Jiménez,

Ruiz de Adana

2024

Atmosphere

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Heat waves are increasingly frequent in Europe, especially in South European countries during the summer season. The intensity and frequency of these heat waves have increased significantly in recent years. Spain, as one of the southern European countries most affected by these recurring heat waves, particularly experiences this phenomenon in touristic cities such as Cordoba. The aim of this study was to perform an experimental assessment of outdoor thermal comfort in a typical three-hour tourist walkable path of the historical center of Cordoba. The experimental study was carried out in the three-hour period of higher temperatures from 16:30 to 19:30 h CEST (UTC+2) on a normal summer day (6 July 2023), a day with a heat wave (28 June 2023) and a day with a higher heat intensity, called a super heat wave (10 August 2023). Environmental conditions such as a radiant temperature, ambient temperature, wet bulb temperature, air velocity and relative humidity were measured at three different heights corresponding to 0.1 (ankles), 0.7 (abdomen) and 1.7 (head) m. The results show extremely high levels of heat stress in all bioclimatic indices throughout the route. Cumulative heat stress ranged from “very hot” conditions at the beginning of the route to becoming “highly sweltering” at the end of the route. The average temperature excess over the thermal comfort threshold was very high and increased with the heat intensity. In addition, a correlation analysis was carried out between the bioclimatic indices studied, with the UTCI index standing out for its strong correlation with other thermal comfort indices. The findings emphasize the need for interventions to improve the urban environment and promote better outdoor thermal comfort for city dwellers through measures such as green infrastructure, UHI mitigation and increasing public awareness.

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“…Equation (3) of Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was considered to carry out a correlation [69][70][71][72] of the WBGT, SET, PT, PET and mPET indices with the UTCI index:…”

Section: Correlation Coefficientmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Outdoor Thermal Comfort in a Hot Summer Region of Europe

Sánchez Jiménez,

Ruiz de Adana

2024

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“…In healthy individuals, a sudden drop in temperature or its seasonal impacts increase cardiovascular strain due to physiologic reactions intended to preserve thermal balance. However, in those with cardiovascular disorders, including altered neural system, cardiac, and circulatory function, these may be made worse [32]. More research on cold exposure in forms, intensities, and durations that are similar to those people could experience in their daily lives is necessary, given the present knowledge.…”

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The Role of Cold Exposure on Ischemic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review

Sabah¹,

Alarim²,

Alarim³

2022

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The primary aim of this systematic review is to examine the published research on the connection between cold exposure and ischemic heart disease (IHD). We conducted a systematic search through PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, EBSCO, and the Cochrane library. Using Rayyan QCRI, study articles were first screened by title and abstract before a full-text analysis was implemented. A total of six studies with 281979 patients were included. We comprised various cold events, including cold work environments among workers, cold spells, usual cold exposure, and prolonged extreme cold. Two studies reported that cold exposure among workers and the general population increases the risk of mortality rate due to myocardial infarction (MI). In CAD patients, prolonged severe cold exposure worsens coronary events (signs and symptoms). This comprehensive review indicated that exposure to the cold increased the risk of MI-related death in both workers and the general population. Furthermore, continuous exposure to extremely cold conditions makes coronary events worse in people with CAD.

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“…According to urban morphology [6][7][8], people who move along, around, and outside the urban areas of a city are increasingly exposed to a variety of conditions that vary in air temperature, humidity, wind, and sunshine (or lack thereof). Such morphological differences result in different microclimates, which may make the environment (un)comfortable for the population that transits through it [2,9], and it is well known that extreme environmental variables can cause cardiovascular diseases, as previously demonstrated in research [10][11][12][13][14], in addition to interfering with basic day-to-day external activities [10,13,15,16].…”

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A Systematic Review on Human Thermal Comfort and Methodologies for Evaluating Urban Morphology in Outdoor Spaces

Costa,

Wollmann,

Writzl

et al. 2024

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The exponential growth of urban populations and city infrastructure globally presents distinct patterns, impacting climate change forecasts and urban climates. This study conducts a systematic review of the literature focusing on human thermal comfort (HTC) in outdoor urban environments. The findings indicate a significant surge in studies exploring HTC in open urban spaces in recent decades. While historically centered on Northern Hemisphere cities, there is a recent shift, with discussions extending to various metropolitan contexts in the Southern Hemisphere. Commonly employed urban categorization systems include Sky View Factor (SVF), Height × Width (H/W) ratio, and the emerging Local Climate Zones (LCZs), facilitating the characterization of urban areas and their usage. Various thermal indices, like Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET), Predicted Mean Vote (PMV), Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), and Standard Effective Temperature (SET), are frequently utilized in evaluating external HTC in metropolitan areas. These indices have undergone validation in the literature, establishing their reliability and applicability.

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Evaluation of the Effects of Thermal Comfort Conditions on Cardiovascular Diseases in Amasya City, Turkey

Cited by 7 publications

References 47 publications

Assessment of Outdoor Thermal Comfort in a Hot Summer Region of Europe

Assessment of Outdoor Thermal Comfort in a Hot Summer Region of Europe

The Role of Cold Exposure on Ischemic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review

A Systematic Review on Human Thermal Comfort and Methodologies for Evaluating Urban Morphology in Outdoor Spaces

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