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…

The Effects of Temperature on Heat-related Illness...during 2012 in the Republic of Korea 2013    

Objectives This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between heat-related illnesses developed in the summer of 2012 and temperature. Methods The study analyzed data generated by a…