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[Meteoropathy: a syndrome continuously on the increase].

V Balsamo1, P G Sirtori, A Miani

  • 1Cattedra di Idrologia e Climatologia Medica, Università degli Studi di Milano.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|July 11, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Meteoropathies, or unfavorable meteosyndromes, are increasing in modern societies due to lowered body resistance. These weather-related disorders manifest more severely in individuals with neurological conditions and other chronic diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Medicine
  • Human Physiology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Increasing prevalence of meteoropathies in consumer and welfare societies.
  • Lowered body resistance and immunologic responses contribute to disorder frequency.
  • Meteoropathies are exacerbated by wave disturbances and pre-existing health conditions.

Purpose:

  • To describe the various types of meteoropathies.
  • To identify factors contributing to their increasing frequency.
  • To discuss triggers, manifestations, and potential therapies for meteoropathies.

Summary:

  • Meteoropathies, termed "unfavourable meteosyndromes," are weather-related disorders becoming more common.
  • These syndromes are linked to decreased bodily resistance and immune function.

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  • Manifestation and persistence are heightened in individuals with neurological issues like anxiety, stress, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the growing impact of environmental factors on public health.
    • Underscores the need for understanding weather-related health risks.
    • Informs potential therapeutic strategies for managing meteoropathies.