The impact of heat waves and cold spells on respiratory emergency department visits in Beijing, China

Song, Xuping; Wang, Shigong; Li, Tanshi; Tian, Jinhui; Ding, Guowu; Wang, Jiaxin; Wang, Jie‐Xin; Shang, Kezheng

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.09.108

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“…Mahdi and Dhekale (2016) and Zhang et al (2017) used fixed temperature thresholds to identify CWs and HWs. Other recently published studies analysed both CW and HW (Barnett et al, 2012;Keevallik and Vint, 2015;Lhotka and Kyselý, 2015;Oleson et al, 2015;Spinoni et al, 2015;Unkaševi c and Toši c, 2015;Ceccherini et al, 2016;Plavcová and Kyselý, 2016;Capozzi and Budillon, 2017;Pereira et al, 2017;Song et al, 2018) and used temperature threshold based on percentiles. Most of these studies (Keevallik and Vint, 2015;Spinoni et al, 2015;Unkaševi c and Toši c, 2015;Basarin et al, 2016;Ceccherini et al, 2016;Capozzi and Budillon, 2017;Pereira et al, 2017) calculated daily thresholds centred on 5-, 15-, or 30-day windows.…”

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“…However, in recent studies, such as that by Rusticucci et al (2016), HW is defined as the time when the minimum and/or maximum temperatures are higher than the 90th percentile for at least 3 days. Recent studies have applied the same method to two extreme temperatures in order to identify and classify CWs and HWs (Barnett et al, 2012;Keevallik and Vint, 2015;Lhotka and Kyselý, 2015;Oleson et al, 2015;Spinoni et al, 2015;Unkaševi c and Toši c, 2015;Basarin et al, 2016;Ceccherini et al, 2016;Mahdi and Dhekale, 2016;Plavcová and Kyselý, 2016;Capozzi and Budillon, 2017;Pereira et al, 2017;Zhang et al, 2017;Song et al, 2018). In other words, the threshold temperature that characterizes a HW is in the 90th percentile, and that of a CW is in the 10th percentile.…”

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The climatology of cold and heat waves in Brazil from 1961 to 2016

Bitencourt

Fuentes

Franke

et al. 2019

Intl Journal of Climatology

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Extreme temperatures have caused various damages to society around the world. In Brazil, an example of that is the impact of cold and heat waves on public health. In order to analyse the temporal and spatial variability of such events, this study applied a single criterion to identify cold and heat waves. The study collected data on the events from daily temperature records from 264 weather stations over 56 years (1961–2016). The following parameters were used to describe each event: frequency, duration, severity, and intensity. The results showed that in all the Brazilian regions the frequency of heat waves increased and that of cold waves decreased between the years 1961 and 2016. The number of heat waves per year, notably, was greater than that of cold waves, and the mean duration of heat waves was about 1 day longer than that of cold waves. Additionally, it was found that cold waves were more severe and intense in areas often reached by cold air masses with temperatures below zero in most of Southern Brazil. In terms of severity and intensity of heat waves, two different configurations were observed: They were more severe in the Southern region and more intense in the Midwestern region of the country, and not so expressive in the Northern and Northeastern regions. Those findings justify the need for continuous updating of public policies focused on sectors often affected by cold and heat.

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The climatology of cold and heat waves in Brazil from 1961 to 2016

Bitencourt

Fuentes

Franke

et al. 2019

Intl Journal of Climatology

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“…The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projects that the frequency, duration and intensity of extreme weather may increase in the coming decades [1]. The extreme weather of exceed 3-consecutive-day with maximum temperature over 35 °C could be described as heat wave [2].…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study of Heat-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Naval Personnel in China

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Xia²,

Wang³

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Background: Heat-related illnesses have significant impacts on health, and military personnel were widely exposed to risk factors of heat-related illness. Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) are the three of the most important factors to prevent the heat-related illness. A cross-sectional study was designed to explore heat-related KAP of military personnel in China. Methods: This survey was conducted in June 2019. A total of 646 military personnel were recruited from 2 navy troops in tropical zone and one in temperate zone. Data regarding demographic characteristics and KAP scores were collected using questionnaires. Univariate analysis and Scheffe's method were used for data analysis. Results: The mean K-score was relatively high (10.37, SD=1.63), but the subscore of awareness of exertional heatstroke and the risk of alcohol and soda drinks were inadequate. There are noticeable differences in the mean K-score according to age, military ranks and education levels(P<0.05). The mean A-score was 7.76(SD=2.65). The participants from tropical zone or had relevant experience had higher A-score (P<0.05). The mean P-score was 3.80 (SD=1.12), and participants from temperate zone had higher P-score (P<0.001). Conclusions: Military personnel's awareness of the prevention and first-aid measures of heat related illnesses need to be strengthened, and it is very important to develop educational programs and enrich systematic educational resources of heat-related illness.

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“…A temperatura do ar é a variável mais relacionada ao conforto, principalmente por apresentar uma associação importante entre o meio e o corpo humano. Os extremos de temperatura tanto de frio quanto de calor podem gerar situações consideráveis de estresse térmico no organismo do homem, deixando a pessoa mais vulnerável às doenças cardíacas e respiratórias (GREEN et al, 2016;SONG et al, 2018).…”

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“…Figura 27: Relação entre a precipitação nos lags 0-2, 0-5, e 0-8 (média como referência de 4,63mm, com 95% de intervalo de confiança), e as internações totais e por sexo no período de 2003 a 2013. Outra variável muito investigada na relação das doenças com os internamentos é a poluição do ar, que também é um dos fatores determinantes para a piora da saúde das crianças (ARDILES et al, 2017;LI et al, 2017LI et al, , 2018LIN et al, 2017).…”

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Internações de crianças por doenças respiratórias em São Paulo e suas relações com as condições climáticas e o contexto socioeconômico

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pela amizade dentro e fora das quadras. Às minhas amigas de longa data, Laís Romanzotti e Natália Piccolo. Agradeço aos membros da banca de defesa desta dissertação, Marina de Jorge Miranda, os professores Tairk Rezende de Azevedo e Francisco Chiaravalloti Neto. À todas as pessoas que em algum momento fizeram parte do meu caminho. MORAES, S.L. (2018) Hospital admissions due to respiratory diseases in children in the municipality of São Paulo and their relationship with climatic conditions and the socioeconomic context. Thesis (Master's degree in Physical Geography). Faculty of Philosophy, Languages and Social Sciences, University of São Paulo: 134p.

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The impact of heat waves and cold spells on respiratory emergency department visits in Beijing, China

Cited by 113 publications

References 36 publications

The climatology of cold and heat waves in Brazil from 1961 to 2016

The climatology of cold and heat waves in Brazil from 1961 to 2016

A Cross-Sectional Study of Heat-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Naval Personnel in China

Internações de crianças por doenças respiratórias em São Paulo e suas relações com as condições climáticas e o contexto socioeconômico

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