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Mortality from cold waves in Castile--La Mancha, Spain.

J C Montero¹, I J Mirón, J J Criado-Álvarez

¹Health Sciences Institute, Castile-La Mancha Regional Health & Social Welfare Authority, Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain. jcmontero@jccm.es

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Summary

Extreme cold waves significantly increase daily mortality in Castile-La Mancha, with excess deaths around 10% per degree Celsius below the threshold. Prevention plans are crucial for mitigating these cold-related health impacts.

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Published on: January 19, 2018

Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Extreme temperatures, particularly cold waves, exhibit annual periodicity, impacting mortality similar to severe heat waves.
Recent studies highlight the significant mortality burden associated with cold spells, necessitating further investigation into regional impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify the increase in mortality attributable to extreme cold in Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
To identify factors influencing the relationship between cold temperatures and mortality in the region.

Main Methods:

Analysis of daily non-accidental mortality data from 1975-2003 for all ages in Castile-La Mancha.
Utilized Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models incorporating covariates like influenza, barometric pressure, humidity, and cold wave characteristics.

Main Results:

Observed two distinct mortality peaks: a short-term (3-7 days lag) and a longer-term (under two weeks) peak.
Excess mortality averaged 10% per degree Celsius below the temperature threshold, with regional variations (e.g., Guadalajara: 4.61%).
Increased mortality correlated with longer cold wave duration and higher relative humidity; late-season cold waves had the greatest impact.

Conclusions:

Daily mortality in Castile-La Mancha is demonstrably elevated during cold wave events.
The findings underscore the need for effective cold wave prevention strategies informed by a deep understanding of temperature-health interactions.
Implementing targeted public health interventions is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with extreme cold.