Warm weather increases emergency room visits

High ambient temperatures are associated with adverse health effects and increased death. A recent article published in The BMJ found an association between extreme heat and an increase in the number of visits to the emergency department by adults in the USA.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Barnes, Katharine
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2022
Materias:
Research Highlight
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9053287/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35603295
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s43856-021-00064-6
Descripción
Sumario:High ambient temperatures are associated with adverse health effects and increased death. A recent article published in The BMJ found an association between extreme heat and an increase in the number of visits to the emergency department by adults in the USA.

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