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[Relation between atmospheric events and internal medicine emergency situations]
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|December 1, 1982
Summary
This study found significant links between equivalent temperature and cerebrovascular insufficiency. Further meteorological data, like weather fronts, may improve understanding of these health emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Neurology
Context:
- Investigated the relationship between meteorological factors and acute medical emergencies over 7 years.
- Included patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cerebrovascular insufficiency, and myocardial infarction.
- Utilized comprehensive meteorological data to calculate equivalent temperature.
Purpose:
- To determine the correlation between equivalent temperature and the incidence of specific acute medical emergencies.
- To identify potential environmental triggers for cerebrovascular insufficiency and other critical conditions.
Summary:
- A significant correlation was found between equivalent temperature and cerebrovascular insufficiency.
- The study highlights the importance of meteorological data in understanding acute medical events.
- Equivalent temperature, derived from multiple factors, serves as a measure of air's heat content.
Impact:
- Suggests that meteorological conditions are significant factors in cerebrovascular events.
- Recommends incorporating additional meteorological data, such as weather fronts, in future research.
- Provides a basis for further investigation into environmental impacts on public health emergencies.