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Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
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Heat- and Cold-Associated Mortality in Germany, 2000-2023.

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    Deaths in Germany linked to temperature have slightly decreased due to milder winters, but rising heat poses future risks. This study analyzed heat and cold mortality from 2000-2023.

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    Published on: November 21, 2017

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Germany has observed an increase in heat-related deaths in recent years.
    • Milder winters suggest a potential decrease in cold-related mortality.
    • This study quantifies temperature-associated mortality in Germany from 2000-2023.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the proportion of deaths attributable to extreme heat and cold in Germany.
    • To analyze trends in temperature-associated mortality over a 24-year period.
    • To assess the impact of changing temperature patterns on mortality risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized daily mortality data and mean temperature records.
    • Employed generalized additive models (GAM) to estimate heat- and cold-associated deaths.
    • Conducted a meta-analysis to determine the temperature-mortality relative risk (exposure-response curve).

    Main Results:

    • Confirmed a rise in heat-associated mortality and a decline in cold-associated mortality since approximately 2015.
    • Overall temperature-associated mortality shows a slight decrease in the last decade.
    • Estimated that 4-5% of deaths are temperature-associated (3-4% cold, <1% heat).

    Conclusions:

    • The observed decline in temperature-associated mortality is not a definitive trend and requires cautious interpretation.
    • Future temperature-associated mortality depends on both temperature-specific risk and the frequency of extreme temperature days.
    • Urgent development of adaptation strategies is necessary to mitigate potential increases in heat-related deaths due to rising high-temperature days.