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Association of meteorological factors with pediatric intussusception in subtropical china: a 5-year analysis

Wan-liang Guo1, Shu-feng Zhang2, Jin-en Li1

  • 1Radiology Department, The Children's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, China.

Plos One
|March 4, 2014
PubMed

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Pediatric intussusception cases in Suzhou show a seasonal pattern, peaking in warmer, sunnier, and wetter months. Climate factors like temperature and sunshine significantly correlate with increased incidence.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common pediatric surgical emergency.
  • Understanding environmental influences on intussusception incidence is crucial for public health.
  • Previous studies suggest seasonal variations in intussusception rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between climate factors and pediatric intussusception cases.
  • To analyze seasonal trends in intussusception incidence in Suzhou, China.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 5,994 pediatric intussusception cases from August 2006 to December 2011.
  • Collection of demographic and air enema reduction data.
  • Poisson regression analysis to assess associations with climate variables.

Main Results:

  • A significant seasonal fluctuation in intussusception cases was observed, peaking from May to July.
  • Monthly intussusception incidence positively correlated with mean temperature, sunshine duration, and precipitation.
  • Increased mean wind speed showed a marginal association with higher case numbers.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric intussusception incidence in Suzhou exhibits significant seasonal variability.
  • Warmer, sunnier, and wetter climatic conditions are associated with increased intussusception rates.
  • Climate factors play a demonstrable role in the epidemiology of pediatric intussusception.
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