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[Meteo-U-rology: climate impact on urological emergencies]
V Bailly1, I Le Ray2, N Bardonnaud1
1Service d'urologie et transplantation rénale, CHRU de Besançon, 3, boulevard Fleming, 25030 Besançon, France; Université de Franche-Comté, UFR SMP, 25000 Besançon, France.
Summary
Weather significantly impacts urologic conditions. Higher temperatures increase renal colic (kidney stones) risk, while colder temperatures are linked to acute urinary retention (AUR).
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Environmental Medicine
- Meteorology
Context:
- Urologic diseases like renal colic (RC), acute urinary retention (AUR), and testicular torsion (TT) may be influenced by environmental factors.
- Understanding these influences can aid in public health advisories and clinical preparedness.
Purpose:
- To investigate the correlation between daily weather conditions and the incidence of RC, AUR, and TT.
- To identify specific meteorological parameters that act as risk factors for these urologic emergencies.
Summary:
- A significant increase in RC risk was observed with higher vapor pressure and temperatures above 20°C. Mean and minimal daily temperatures also showed a positive association with urolithiasis.
- Acute urinary retention (AUR) incidence rose when mean temperatures dropped below 0°C. Testicular torsion (TT) showed a non-significant trend towards higher occurrence during colder periods.
- Unusual associations were noted, including higher AUR rates during new moon phases and fewer RC cases during full moon.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that climate and weather patterns are significant factors in the onset of common urologic conditions.
- This research provides a basis for developing climate-informed public health messages and potentially improving the prediction of urologic emergency surges.
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