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Heat Waves and Cause-specific Mortality at all Ages

2011342 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Xavier Basagaña · Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology

Claudio Sartini · Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology

Jose Barrera‐Gómez · Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology

Payam Dadvand · Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology

Jordi Cunillera · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Bart Ostro · Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology

Abstract

Heat contributes to an increase in mortality from several causes. In infants, the first week of life is the most critical window of vulnerability.

Topics & Keywords

Climate Change and Health Impacts Thermoregulation and physiological responses Global Health Care Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epidemiology

Volume 22, Issue 6, pp. 765-772

DOI: 10.1097/ede.0b013e31823031c5

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 7.30

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Mercedes Medina-Ramón · Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology