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Heatwave morbidity and mortality in old age.

P D Fish, G C Bennett, P H Millard

    Age and Ageing
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Elderly mortality increases with extreme temperatures. A hotter summer in 1983 led to more hospital admissions and deaths in geriatric patients, particularly from cerebrovascular events.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Environmental Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can significantly impact elderly mortality rates.
    • Previous research indicates a correlation between ambient temperature and health outcomes in older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of a notably hot summer on geriatric admissions and mortality.
    • To compare admission causes during a hot summer (1983) versus a typical British summer (1982).

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of geriatric unit admissions and deaths.
    • Comparison of data from a 22-week period in the summer of 1983 with the same period in 1982.
    • Categorization and comparison of primary causes for admission between the two years.

    Main Results:

    • Total admissions increased from 382 in 1982 to 468 in 1983.
    • Total deaths rose from 69 in 1982 to 90 in 1983.
    • Cerebrovascular accidents/transient ischaemic attacks/subarachnoid haemorrhages admissions increased from 10% to 15%.

    Conclusions:

    • Hot weather significantly increases hospital admissions and mortality in the elderly.
    • Elevated temperatures are associated with a higher incidence of cerebrovascular events in older populations.
    • Further research is warranted to understand and mitigate the health risks of extreme heat for the elderly.

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