Impact of meteorological variation on hospital visits of patients with tree pollen allergy 2011

Abstract Background Climate change could affect allergic diseases, especially due to pollen. However, there has been no epidemiologic study to demonstrate the relationship between meteorological…; 95% CI 1.03 to 1.25). Conclusions Higher temperatures could increase tree pollen counts, affecting the symptoms of patients with tree pollen allergy, thereby increasing the number of patients…

Causes of death and demographic characteristics of victims of meteorological disasters in Korea 2011

Abstract Background: Meteorological disasters are an important component when considering climate change issues that impact morbidity and mortality rates. However, there are few epidemiological…