The effect of pre-existing medical conditions on heat stroke during hot weather...2014

Abstract Background Heat stroke contributes considerably to morbidity and mortality in hot weather, but it is unclear whether pre-existing medical conditions increase the risk of heat stroke. The…; 95% CI, 4.06–14.54). There were no significant relationships between heat stroke and other medical conditions (cardio/cerebrovascular disease: 0.66, 0.40–1.06; respiratory disease: 1.44, 0.35–5.89; diabetes mellitus: 1.16, 0.58–2.34). Conclusions Pre-existing neuropsychiatric disorder was associated with an increased risk of heat stroke. National strategies and clinical guidance for such…

Socio-demographic Characteristics and Leading Causes of Death Among the Casualties of Meteorological Events...2013

Objectives This study investigated the socio-demographic characteristics and medical causes of death among meteorological disaster casualties and compared them with deaths from all…